Patrick Bridge Conservation Area Recommendations ?

[2sheds]

Planning a mid-July one-night stopover in Southern Missouri and wondering what the experts have to say about camping and wade fishing at the Patrick Bridge CA.

I won't have time to float, but want to know:

a ) Is this a safe area to camp ?

and

b ) Is it worthwhile to bring my fishing tackle?

[Gavin]

Patrick Bridge can be tweekerville at times. Camp up the road at Sunburst for a couple of bucks and bring your fishing tackle.

[Justin Spencer]

Mid week it's a great place to camp usually, not so much on weekends. Good fishing if you hike up to the islands, and decent in the riffle just below the bridge.

[Chris Gates]

If you like to cook meth when you are camping it is a good place to hang. Also, bring your pajama pants. Everytime I float under Patrick or launch there is a pregnant teen in pajamas. I think I saw Teardrop from Winter's Bone last week when I was there.

[2sheds]

Uncle Teardrop is one of my favorite characters. Spooky as all get-out, but honorable to his kin.

Thanks for all the input, sounds like a strong consensus that I should plan to visit Justin @ Sunburst.

[gotmuddy]

I would highly suggest camping at sunburst. while most of the locals are fine, you get a few people who are good at ruining it for everyone.

[Gavin]

Do walk up from Patrick and fish though...after your camp is set, no stuff in your vehicle. The water in front of Justin's place is pretty darn good too. Hit that in the AM or PM. Hope you have a great trip!

[Wayne SW/MO]

I would camp at Sunburst and worry about fishing.