Blue springs creek

[burton brown]

 Hey everybody, I am planing to take a whack at blue springs sometime around the end of August or the first week of September and was wondering where would be a good spot to get to the creek? I haven't been over that way but from what scouting I have done on google maps I can't seem to find a real good spot to park and access the stream. 

 Also, I plan to bring some copper johns, a few assorted nymphs, and some small wooly buggers in olive and black. Anything else I should try?

 Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

[mic]

Just my two cents.... 

1.  If it is a hot day in August or September... go somewhere else.  Not because the fishing is bad, but the heat can really stress out the fish. If you do go... try to release them in the water if possible.  

2.  I think scuds work the best, but whatever you use, go SMALL.  

3.  Stealth is probably more important then the fly.  

Good Luck

MIC

[burton brown]

Hey thanks mic, I will have to bring some scuds along also. I am firm believer in keeping them wet, the safety of the fish is my main concern so if it too warm I'll just try later in the fall. I just thought it would be nice to get out before bow season starts taking up to much of my free time. Lol.

[mic]

Go or not... try some winter fishing there after deer season.  Some of my best days there have been on warm sunny days with snow melting.  

[moguy1973]

There's a couple parking spots along Hwy N and off the road that leads to the Meramec access.

 

https://extra.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/8405map.pdf

[burton brown]

Thanks moguy1973 I hadn't seen that map before, that is super helpful. 

[Chris Barclay]

Burton, what the others have said I agree with completely.  It's a very special little creek and I know that you appreciate that.  It's worth the time and effort to explore but it'll humble you.  Small subsurface is the way to go.  And be careful if it's any kind of hunting season.  I've been shot at a few times.  

(by the way, it's good to see you over here!)

Chris

[tanvat]

I agree with the suggestions already given.  I'd just add that if the water is not high, its worth it to throw few #14-#16 generic dries like an Elk Hair caddis, little terrestrials, etc. up at the head of pools where a riffle comes in.  I've had nice days fishing dries on BSP and the other wild trout creeks.   Enjoy.

[burton brown]

 Hey nice to see you again Chris. Haha. I've heard that BSP can be a tough stream, but I couldn't imagine anything being more rewarding than catching a true wild trout here in Missouri. 

 Thanks for the advice tanvat, I've heard of guys hearing shots that were a little to close for comfort.

[Geoff]

Tough is an understatement. Its not an easy stream to fish. 

 

 

My hunting property is across the road from it, and there arent the brightest of people around at times. This past Feb when I was down there, there was also some stray dogs running about freely.