McClellans To Close

[RiverRunner]

How much trouble would it be to float from Quarry down to the confluence at dead low water. I have a 20' fiberglass trout boat that will go pretty shallow, but a lot of the Norfork can get pretty skinny on dead low water as I recall, and very dangerous at 1 unit in places. The closing of the access will probably improve the fishing in the area, although it's a darn shame that those without boats and the ability to make the long walk from the handicap access won't be able to access the area. I also worry about people getting caught in rising water making the long walk up there. This will also increase pressure even more at Quarry and Handicap as well.

I would think that the AGFC, or Baxter Co. would have the means to purchase an access on the area, esp. considering how much revenue trout fishing brings into the area. I would support an increase in liscense, trout permit costs, etc. to pay for it.

[Terry Beeson]

Surveys indicate trout fishing on the Norfork is responsible for almost $80million a year in economic value to the area. How much of that will be impacted by the closing of Mac's would be one determining factor for AGFC.

[John Berry]

This will certainly have a negative impact on the area's revenues (including mine). Taking a river boat from Quarry park to the confluence at dead low water would require a bit of boat dragging. I would think that fishing would actually get better with the greatly reduced pressure. I am going to float the river in a canoe in the near future to see how that works. I would assume that it would be a nice trip.

[Pedre]

I just joined this forum today and am in need of a favor. I was wondering if there is any more information about the closure of mcclellans. I am about 7 hours away and have planned a trip to roses march 10-14. It would be great if I could find out as much information as possible before I make the trip up there.

Thanks,

Pedro

[Danoinark]

Pedre

As far as I know it closed for any access on January 1. I have not heard anything to the contrary.

Dano

[John Berry]

To my knowledge Dano is right. I have not heard anything to the contrary. My favorite access to the Norfork is no more.

[Pedre]

thanks for the info guys i appreciate it. If yall here anything or have any ideas about how to fish that area such as canoe rental etc. let me know. I greatly appreciate it.

Thanks again,

Pedro

[Danoinark]

To my knowledge Dano is right. I have not heard anything to the contrary. My favorite access to the Norfork is no more.

John, of all people who I hated this for was you and your wife. I know how much the Fork means to you two and especially that hallowed stretch.

Dano

[John Berry]

Dano,

I fear that you are right. We miss it already. To add insult to injury they ran water for the last month and a half of the year effectively preventing me from saying my good by. I plan on accessing it by canoe. Launching from Quarry park, it is only a two mile float down stream. If the water comes up you have a safe means of egress. The only trick is the shuttle.

[hornyheadchub]

The only trick is the shuttle.

From Quarry Park to Handicap access would be a sweet little float filled with great water to fish