Public Fishing

[Kayser]

I drive down Highway J from I-44 to fish Spring Creek, and have passed a few small gravel pull offs right next to the river. I was curious if you can park and wade in here, or if someone will try to run you off for doing this? I've been looking for a decent spot to wade-fish for smallies for about 3 years, but haven't really found one yet- the trout have kept me busy. If you know of anything, I'd really appreciate it. Living in Rolla, so I would like to keep it within 45 minutes of here.

Also, there was a gravel road that ran towards the river near Highway M- is that public parking/access? The river around that old bridge looks like really good water, but I don't know if I'll get shot at for trying to fish it. Oh, and I'm no-kill on smallies, too.

Thanks,

Rob