Is this River Level OK for Wade Fishing ?

[2sheds]

Planning to camp at Sunburst Ranch area for a few days, hoping to do some wade fishing between the bridges.  But the water gage flow rate (Tecumseh, downstream) looks real high (> 1000 cfs vs 400-500 normal).  Any recommendation on fishability at this flow rate ?  or Should I head elsewhere for Plan B ?

[fishinwrench]

I have wade fished it at and slightly above 1000cfs and fishing was good.  Use common sense, there will be areas that are indeed too swift to wade, but it isn't what I'd consider "dangerous" at that level. 

[Gavin]

Love it in the 1300-700 range. Fishing is usually good but wading is limited. Pretty easy to wade the Sunburst stretch at most levels but doubt that you would be able to wade up to Blair  at 1000

[SpoonDog]

I've waded around the Blair Bridge area at 900 cfs and that's about as much flow as I'd be comfortable dealing with.  1100's generally to high (for me) to wade fish NFOW comfortably. 

[2sheds]

Thank you each and all for the timely advice.  Fishinwrench and Gavin, I got your replies before I left Dallas and continued per original plan.  SpoonDog, I also appreciate your sage advice - it was a bit tricky to wade, but I was careful, picked my spots, and had no issues. 

Camped at Sunburst July 18-20 and had excellent flyfishing conditions.  Perhaps not as many as I would have liked, but certainly larger trout than I usually catch - including a personal best 20" rainbow and personal best 15" brown.  Witnessed a 20+" brown caught by a young lady who had never trout fished before.  Best of all, the fast water had cleared out most of the mossy-snags that I have typically encountered when bouncing nymphs near the bottom on this river. 

Not many places in the Ozarks where you can camp within an easy stroll to great fishing.  Having been a Riverside camper for many years (now closed - best wishes to Susan & Allen), this was my first trip to Sunburst.  Amy & Justin run a high-quality campground.  I will be back !

 

One of Jason Rudolph's flies - Brilliant Blue Hare's Ear

Nice Dorsal - But what is this guy ?

 

You can get anywhere from here

[Flysmallie]

19 minutes ago, 2sheds said:

Nice Dorsal - But what is this guy ?

 

 

Looks like a logperch.

 

Nice pictures, looks like a great time. 

[Ham]

The one Logperch I have ever caught came out of NFOW.

[Johnsfolly]

2sheds

Great post! Glad to see have a good time on the NFOW and on catching your PB rainbow and brown. Have to say I am a bit jealous of the logperch. Congrats!