April 8th Eclipse

[duckalot]

We will be camping around Eminence for the big 2024 Eclipse.  What will the fishing prospects be like down there in Early April?  I have fished all the Trout parks of Missouri multiple times over the years and have floated the Niangua, Current, Meramec, but the Lower Current, Jacks Fork, 11 Point, or the North Fork are un charted  waters for me.  We plan on driving the Peck CA as well as the Current River CA to look for Elk and find some new places in and around the Mark Twain National Forests to camp later in the summer or early Fall. . Not looking too float while there but would entertain the opportunity to wade or walk into some fishing areas.  I'm a big river guy living near the Missouri river in North Central Mo. and primarily chase trophy Blue Catfish on the upper Grand, Missouri river and Osage river, Truman and Lake Ozark but always have had a passion for the cold clear water streams of South Missouri.  Thanks for any and all information and best of luck to everyone as Spring is approaching!

 

[jdmidwest]

Wade fishing upstream of Alley Spring would be a best bet in the spring depending on rainfall for Jack's Fork.  Run down to the upper 11 Point at Greer for trout.  Float pressure should still be low, a float from Alley down too Eminence would be a suggestion, if the water is not over bank full.

[duckalot]

We made the trip and had a great time. Camped at Circle B in Eminence. Didn't get too fish any but we drove and checked out a lot of the springs, streams, and trails.  Drove parts of the Current Conservation Area and the Peck Ranch, didn't see any Elk but saw some Turkeys and Deer. 

Broke Camp on Tue and drove to Greer with plans of Camping a couple more days on the 11 Point but the rain forecasted for that area coupled with the less than desirable looking people already their sent us on our journey back too North Central Mo.  

 

[jdmidwest]

Greer is a primitive camp with limited facilities.  Everyone looks rough for a few days with no water or nice warm toilets.

Should have toured the area some and stayed in town at Alton or Winona.

So, where did you see the Eclipse?

[duckalot]

12 hours ago, jdmidwest said:

Greer is a primitive camp with limited facilities.  Everyone looks rough for a few days with no water or nice warm toilets.

Should have toured the area some and stayed in town at Alton or Winona.

So, where did you see the Eclipse?

Primitive camping area at the Peck Ranch. Very nice area and had the whole area to our selves!

12 hours ago, jdmidwest said:

 

 

[jdmidwest]

The hordes swarmed around here and clogged up everything.  Glad to see you took advantage of the millions of acres of nice viewing areas.

I drove around town watching the tourists with glasses on staring at the sun while working, dropped off at the house 30 minutes before, and saw it from the same place as 2017.  Alone and quiet with a neighbor.  Not a sole for miles, but only miles from the fiasco.

[duckalot]

I was wanting too spend some more time around the Alton area and do some fishing on the 11 Point.   I would have been fine camping at Greer but with the rain forecasted and zero phone service I don't think the wife was too thrilled about me running off fishing and leaving her and the dog behind. LOL 

Maybe next time, as it turned out I had an Aunt pass away in Kansas so We got home un packed and headed for KS to a funeral.

Beautiful country in the Ozarks and those cold clear streams hold a special place in my heart!