Eleven point river smallmouth fishing book

Info on fishing for species including trout, bass, walleye, panfish, and more. Brian sloss and ryan griffin own the eleven point river canoe rental at alton. While it would take an entire book to detail even a third or a half of the good fishing. The eleven point river, a federally protected wild and scenic river administered by the us forest service, is another of our world class floating streams that also offer world class trout fishing. When the opportunity presented itself, brian and partner ryan griffin bought the eleven point canoe rental in alton. No one has more hours guiding fly fishermen on the eleven point river, so jump in. Nonresidents may purchase a threeday or annual license. One good fishing float is the eightanda half mile run from the state highway 23 bridge known as turner bend to a place known as miltons ford. All fishing is subject to state of missouri regulations. The river gets a bit wild during highwater periods, with waters rated from medium to difficult, but the mulberry receives high marks from the fishing public. I have done a trout trip and a couple of smallmouth trips. The trout has been ok, but the smallmouth are loving the stained water. A summary of missouri fishing regulations 2019 eregulations. The 17 miles from thomasville to greer spring offer excellent fishing for smallmouth bass and.

Smallmouth bass, rock bass, walleye and trout are eagerly sought by anglers on the eleven point. These trips take place further downstream from whitton access to arkansas. The eleven point has lots of bugs crawling along the rocks and plenty of fish, from minnows all the way up the food chain to trout and smallmouth. It was probably 3 pounds or bigger and looked like a football swimming through the water. Crawdads and minnows are abundant and another favorite of trout and smallmouth. The river has 20 miles of trout water, including a 5. Greer spring, missouris 2 nd largest spring, discharges over 200 million gallons of cold water into the river and at that point changes the river to a cold water fishery for the next several miles. Samples of the lower river section yield fewer smallmouth bass than the upper section, but fish of similar size. Eleven point river mdc fisheries fishing prospects state of. Trout fishing begins below the confluence of the eleven point river and greer spring branch. Heres what to expect as you float down this scenic river in 2020. The entire river has a 15 inch minimum length, 1 fish limit on smallmouth bass, making for excellent smallie fishing. The gasconade holds the title of one of the most crooked rivers in the world. Eleven point river, arkansas, journal of the arkansas academy of science.

We started at cane bluff access and floated down to camp at greer crossing recreational area. Eleven point river the gold standard of ozarks trout fishing. If you are considering a trip to the eleven point river, i cannot say enough good things about eleven point river canoe rentals. Canoe missouri eleven point river 3 day float may 2018. The water remains up a bit and there is a stain to the river. For a real smallmouth fishing adventure, call ryan or brian at eleven point canoe rental, 417 7786597, and ask for a guided trip in their drift boat. How to fly fish the 11 point river eleven point fly fishing. Smallmouth bass on the current river blue spring, current river. Legal smallmouth bass over 15 made up 16 percent of last years fall sample. Distribution and population characteristics of lower walleye in the. We started at cane bluff access and floated down to camp at greer. Fishing the eleven point national scenic river is a very popular recreation.

As a smallmouth bass fisherman, ive long been enchanted by this land of rivers. The pair of outdoor enthusiasts guide for trout and smallmouth bass. A bit upstream from the mouth of the river, the eleven point empties into. Like the eleven point, this is primarily a floatfishing river, but there are actually. Department of conservation or one of the many books available on fish identification. Only catchandrelease fishing for black bass is allowed. Thanks to a 44mile stretch of the eleven point river being part of the protected.

Smallmouth bass fishing is worldclass in the ozarks. Since the higher water has receded to fishable levels, i have been getting some guide trips in. After fishing the main trout streams that the ozarks had to offer, brian found himself returning to the eleven point on a regular basis as both fisherman and guide. The first day was smallmouth water, and the second day was trout.