Big Brown Trout Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 hey guys my wife and I are wanting to explore new waters this summer. I know that crane is a blue ribbon area and have looked at Phil and Tim's map concerning the river, here are my questions though: 1. is the river floatable? (or at least parts of it. or is this a wade creek) 2. are the trout populations decent? 3. if the river can be floated how long would it take to get down to the bridge from the start of the mdc area? Let the summer of Carp, begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdWaterFshr Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Answers: 1. No. Wade only. Its barely a creek. 2. No. But for a tiny creek with wild trout, I guess reasonably so. Don't expect 20" fish pecking at your feet and swirling everywhere like outlet 2 at Taney. Average fish is 5-9" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sms_alum Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Also, be ready to stumble across a few water moccasins this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP 590 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Agreed, small creek that will test your stealth. I did catch fish my first time there, biggest was about 15". We went in the fall and it was pretty brushy then, can't imagine what it's like in summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brown Trout Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 well that's to bad I was hoping to find a floatable trout stream. Do we have any in Missouri? Agreed, small creek that will test your stealth. The test in stealth might be interesting, I do have a 20 foot cane pole I haven't tried out yet.... Let the summer of Carp, begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Spencer Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 well that's to bad I was hoping to find a floatable trout stream. Do we have any in Missouri? The test in stealth might be interesting, I do have a 20 foot cane pole I haven't tried out yet.... 11 pt, nfow, current, to name a few "The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor Dead Drift Fly Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer09 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 The test in stealth might be interesting, I do have a 20 foot cane pole I haven't tried out yet.... You wont have room to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brown Trout Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 You wont have room to use it. probably not 11 pt, nfow, current, to name a few I Know what current is but what are the other two? Let the summer of Carp, begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sheds Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Floatable Trout Waters in Missouri: North Fork of the White River - has its own page on this forum. For trout, put In at Patrick Bridge and float down toward the old Dawt Mill. If you want more river miles, put in at Hammond Camp for a few miles of SMB water before you find trout at Rainbow Spring. Consider Sunburst Ranch or River of Life Treehouse Cabins as your headquarters and outfitter. Eleven Point River - also has its own page on this forum. For trout, put in at Greer Crossing (north of Alton, MO) and float down to Turner Mill (short 1-day float with plenty of time for fishing) or down to The Narrows (easy 3-day float with USFS Float Camps along the way). Consider Eleven Point Canoe Rental as your outfitter. You will also find trout in floatable sections of the Meramec River (near Maramec Springs) and the Niangua (Bennett Springs to Prosperine Access). Those, plus the Current River (Baptist Camp down to Akers Ferry - sometimes a bit further downstream) comprise the floatable trout habitats in MO. PS - You can also launch a canoe from the Shepard of the Hills Hatcheryon Lake Taneycomo and fish trout all the way to downtown Branson, but that can be a short and swift 14-mile trip when they are making water at Tablerock Dam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brown Trout Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 thanks 2sheds I really appreciate this information. Let the summer of Carp, begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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