Fishing and Guide Services

Fishing the Eleven Point River is an experience we believe provides the challenges and variety that excite anglers and will bring them back for more. Species that fishermen might find in a days fishing are rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, goggle eye, or walleye. Most notably, the Eleven Point River holds one of the few Blue Ribbon Trout Areas in Missouri. This means the angler can challenge himself or herself in a way that you simply can’t at a trout park or other fisheries where trout are introduced straight from the hatchery. Though the blue ribbon area on the Eleven Point is stocked annually, these fish do grow wary quickly and become more challenging to catch.

In addition, there is a modest level of natural reproduction providing a chance to catch a wild rainbow trout.

Another challenge the Eleven Point provides that many streams don’t, is the rivers designation as scenic and wild. This means limited access points. Also adding to the challenge on this river is its depth. Because the Eleven Point River runs deeper than most Ozark streams, wade fishing is difficult over long stretches of water. Boats are a must to effectively fish this river.

The Eleven Point Canoe Rental can help make your fishing trip possible by renting the necessary water craft or shuttling your vehicle if you have your own boat. We also have a small fly and tackle shop for spin fishermen.
The shop includes flies, lures, bait and fishing accessories.

The best way we can help the average angler on the Eleven Point River is through our guide service. We welcome fly fishermen and spin fishermen alike to board our hand crafted wooden MacKenzie drift boat to float and fish the Blue Ribbon Trout Area for a catch and release only trip. We can also fish the section of river that is stocked with trout regularly by the Missouri Department of Conservation. All trips will include transportation, instruction, a stream side lunch, and good company. We will do our best to tailor our trips to the needs of every angler who books a day on the water with us.

Some of the fish caught here on the Eleven Point River

Regardless of whether you take a guided trip with us or intend to fish on your own, please feel free to stop by and get advice or give us a fishing report. We always love hearing from fishermen and exchanging stories.