Bank Fishing

[P3scador]

Hey guys my names Greg and I am new to the Rolla area and I was wondering if you could give me some advice on some good fishing spots around rolla. I have done some research and have found that the Little/Big Piney seems to be a good area for fishing. If you guys could give me some advice on any good bank fishing spots for the River near rolla and the Mark Twain park that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

[ozark trout fisher]

Hey guys my names Greg and I am new to the Rolla area and I was wondering if you could give me some advice on some good fishing spots around rolla. I have done some research and have found that the Little/Big Piney seems to be a good area for fishing. If you guys could give me some advice on any good bank fishing spots for the River near rolla and the Mark Twain park that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

I don't know the Big Piney really well, but I floated it from Slabtown to Ross a couple weeks ago. I waded the stretch right at the Ross Bridge Access awhile after the float and did well for smallies and goggle-eye- it's a Special management area and they have to be 15" although most folks throw the legal smallies back too.

The Little Piney can be good too for trout and smallies(although it will be a lot better when there is more water in it). Shoot me a PM if you want info on that.

There are some bank fishing opportunities in these areas, but you'll have a lot more options if you're willing to wade.

[jdmidwest]

Lane Springs used to be a pretty good place, I have not been there in a few years.

[KCRIVERRAT]

Float the Big Piney from Six Crossings down to Ross Bridge. Use Wilderness Ridge. See their website. Canoeing that stretch is the way to go. Above all... take your time and fish it hard.

[ozark trout fisher]

Just remember that Lane Spring and the rest of Little Piney's Blue Ribbon area is artificials only and Catch and release only.(essentially, you can keep one rainbow over 18", but I don't know anyone who can find 18" trout there on a regular basis)

[P3scador]

Awesome thanks a lot guys I will definitely try these spots out. I read the post about the Little Piney and lettin it sit for awhile. Anymore recommendations would be awesome

[ozark trout fisher]

Awesome thanks a lot guys I will definitely try these spots out. I read the post about the Little Piney and lettin it sit for awhile. Anymore recommendations would be awesome

Yeah, just wait till the first cool rain of Sept. and the fishing should be great on the Little Piney. Throw a Hopper dropper if you're fly fishing and a 1/32 ounce silver Panther Martin spinner if you use a spinning rod. Again, feel free to PM if you want to know specific spots.

Good luck!