St.francois State Park

[Jack Hollister]

Good morning everyone. I am heading down to St.Francois state park this weekend and was wondering if anyone has fished on the Big River at the park. Is the river wadeable in the park? I was wanting to fly fish but wasn’t sure what species of fish would be best to fish for. Any tips would be appreciated. I may just take all my fishing gear and try a little of everything. If it swims, I’ll try to catch it!!!!

Thanks everyone!!

Jack

[Gavin]

Havent floated up by St. Francois SP in awhile...but that section of water has been impacted by lead mine tailings from upstream...the tailings look like a fine gray/tan sand, but its not...not much lives on those stretches. Fish the spots with habitat, gravel, rock, wood, willow weed, and you will catch some fish..Mixed bag...Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass, Long Ear Sunfish, Goggleeye, Catfish. Better to float it...You can rent a boat from Cherokee Landing. Its a weekends mostly operation, so call ahead. Not sure about the present water level...but it looks like its up above normal. Cheers.

http://www.cherokeelanding.com/index.html

[Jack Hollister]

Havent floated up by St. Francois SP in awhile...but that section of water has been impacted by lead mine tailings from upstream...the tailings look like a fine gray/tan sand, but its not...not much lives on those stretches. Fish the spots with habitat, gravel, rock, wood, willow weed, and you will catch some fish..Mixed bag...Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass, Long Ear Sunfish, Goggleeye, Catfish. Better to float it...You can rent a boat from Cherokee Landing. Its a weekends mostly operation, so call ahead. Not sure about the present water level...but it looks like its up above normal. Cheers.

http://www.cherokeelanding.com/index.html

Thanks Gavin, I will take a look at Cherokee Landing.