Elk River, Indian Creek Wade Fishing

[crappie crippler]

Can anyone give me directions on access points to Elk River or Indian Creek for successful wade fishing? I do not own a canoe and would like to do more fishing south of Joplin. I have not fished those creeks for years. Hoping to take my son down there for some perch jerking or goggle eye, or smallies. I am not asking for your secret honey holes, just access points for wading. Your help is appreciated as I am not real familiar with the area. Thanks

[Okieflyfisher53]

cc,

You can access Indian Creek at the City Park in Lanagan, There are a few good holes in the park, and more both upstream and downstream of the park. Indian Summer Camp Ground may let you access the creek for a small fee. I know that they used to. There is a public access on the Elk called Mt Shira, I beleive.

Steve

[crappie crippler]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate the info. Will check it out if the weather cooperates soon. Not looking froward to 35 degrees and snow coming in Saturday! Hopefully this will be the last cold shock. But, I look for one around the 2nd week in April. Always messes with the crappie spawn around here.