Big From Rockford To Meramec

[gramps50]

Was done at Rockford Beach today look at the Big and was wondering how it was to float/fish from Rockford to the Meramec.

Thinking about getting a fishing kayak so I can fish some of the smaller streams and ponds/lakes just some many places around here where the jon boat won't go when the water is low like it is now.

[moguy1973]

13 mile float from Rockford to Rt 66, or 9.5 mile to Twin River Bridge. I know of one dam at Byrnes Mill that you have to portage. I've hear people say some big smallmouth live in that stretch but they are few and far between.

[SmallyWally]

I don't think there are any dams between Rockford Beach and the Meramec. Unsure of the river miles though.

[moguy1973]

I don't think there are any dams between Rockford Beach and the Meramec. Unsure of the river miles though.

It's not much of a dam anymore, and there's a chute on the left side of the river that you can usually pass it in. Definitely an obstacle though.

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[moguy1973]

We are going to put in at Byrnes Mill next Sunday and float to the Twin River's bridge. We'll let you know how it goes.