Water Levels For Floating

[SeldomSeen]

I've never floated the PDR and was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for minimum flow for float-fishing. Considering the Upper PDR, putting in around HWY 32. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

[mzrealfish]

I've never floated the PDR and was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for minimum flow for float-fishing. Considering the Upper PDR, putting in around HWY 32. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

I have never floated the Upper PDT River. My group has floated the lower 3 times. I believe that the lower PDT River may have more species of game fish than any other body of water in the state of Missouri. Been told that by a Conservation Agent that works the area. We have put in below the dam and floated to Cross Timbers twice. I believe that is a 14 mile float with great fishing. SM, LM, Spotted Bass, every sunfish in the state of Missouri, Walleye (We only have caught 2 but 1 was 2 lbs. the other was just over 4 lbs.), hybrid bass, white bass and crappie. We floated from the dam to the Truman Lake tailwaters, I believe 21 miles total. After Cross Timbers, we started catching more of the whites and hybrids, but still had the SM, LM and Spots. All 3 were great trips. You can call (417) 282-5507 and ask about release from the dam. They will let you if it is safe and or good for floating.

Mark

[mzrealfish]

I went ahead and looked up the names of the landings. The dam to Hermitage Access is 7.5 miles, to Rough Hollow Landing is 14.5 total and Sapp's Landing is roughly 21 miles.

[Gavin]

There is a stream guage on the upper Pomme De Terre...

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mo/nwis/uv/?site_no=06921070&PARAmeter_cd=00065,63160,00060

Think its located on the Highway D bridge a couple miles below Hwy 32...says its flowing at 20cfs...thats usually not enough to float a canoe w/o dragging every riffle..I generally lood for at least 100cfs...but individual streams vary...I'd suggest that you wade & scout it before you attempt a float. Cheers.

[TroutRinger]

I have never floated the Upper PDT River. My group has floated the lower 3 times. I believe that the lower PDT River may have more species of game fish than any other body of water in the state of Missouri. Been told that by a Conservation Agent that works the area. We have put in below the dam and floated to Cross Timbers twice. I believe that is a 14 mile float with great fishing. SM, LM, Spotted Bass, every sunfish in the state of Missouri, Walleye (We only have caught 2 but 1 was 2 lbs. the other was just over 4 lbs.), hybrid bass, white bass and crappie. We floated from the dam to the Truman Lake tailwaters, I believe 21 miles total. After Cross Timbers, we started catching more of the whites and hybrids, but still had the SM, LM and Spots. All 3 were great trips. You can call (417) 282-5507 and ask about release from the dam. They will let you if it is safe and or good for floating.

Mark

I've read that about both the Current and Eleven Point rivers both in the last couple weeks? Don't know what to believe.

[SeldomSeen]

Thanks for the responses everyone. I decided to hold off on the PDR until better water conditions are present. Opted for Flat Creek instead, which was probably no better. Lots of dragging through the riffles.

[Gumboot]

I realize this is an old thread, but wanted to add observation about river levels on May 29.  Went exploring looking for a put in on the river, went to D and Burns. Gauge was running around 350 cfs, didn't actually get on the river, but water looked excellent for a nice float.