Brian Sloss is seen fishing near one of the islands on the Eleven Point River.

Description of Water

The Eleven Point River is Missouri’s longest cold-water river and is home to both hatchery raised and stocked trout as well as a self-sustaining population of stream-bred trout and includes over 22 miles of trout habitat. This river is often overlooked as a trout fishing destination, but offers some of the most remote trout fishing in the state without the signs of civilization. The scenery on this river alone is worth the drive, the fact that there is a healthy population of trout is an added bonus.

Popular Access Points

1. Greer Spring Walk-In Access (Google Earth Download) (Garmin Waypoint Download)
2. Hwy 19 Walk-In Access (Google Earth Download) (Garmin Waypoint Download)
3. Turner’s Spring Walk-In Access (Google Earth Download) (Garmin Waypoint Download)

Maps of Stream

1. Missouri Department of Conservation Map of the Eleven Point River

USGS Stream Flow Data

1. USGS Stream Gauge Link for the Eleven Point River

Recommended Fly Patterns

1. Mother of All Tungsten (M.O.T.A) (Size: #6 – #12)(Color: Olive)
2. Bill Miller’s Crawfish (Size: #10)(Color: Tan or Orange)
3. Hind’s Stonefly Nymph (Size: #6 – #12)(Color: Black and Gold)
4. Tungsten BH WoolyBugger (Size: #8)(Color: Black, Olive, or Brown)
5. Rag Sculpin (Size: #8)(Color: Gold, Olive, Black, or White)

Stream Specific Links

1. Weather.com Weather Forecast for Alton, MO
2. Eleven Point Canoe Rental

Photos of Stream

5 Responses to “Eleven Point River”

1. John Nesselrode says:

   October 9, 2009 at 8:22 am

   Welp, mostly just testing out this section of the site.

   I floated the Eleven Point for the first time last weekend with my son Michael, Andrew Arnold and his family and some friends. We put in at Greer with all our gear on board and floated a few miles down and set up camp. Didn’t fish a lot, but gawd it’s a gorgeous river! Can’t wait to really give it a go fishing.

   Launched potatoes, ate some great food (my brother’s BBQ among it) and just enjoyed good company. Floated down to Turner and took out Sunday AM. Only downside is the 5-1/2 hour drive to KC.

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2. Jerry Newport says:

   February 5, 2010 at 1:41 am

   I haven’t been to the eleven point in a while, but for 10 years a friend and I used to float it every year on labor day weekend. The fishing was almost always good. That was in my pre fly fishing years, fishing with light spinning gear, we used to tear em up with Rebel minnows and mepps spinners, than in the white ribbon section with power bait drifted through the riffles. But like I said, that was before I caught the fly fishing bug. I,m looking forward to going back, with my fly rod this time, and fish this great river. Thanks for putting up this cool web site. It’s been a lot of help to me as I’ve been learning about this fine sport of fly fishing.

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   • MattTucker says:

     February 5, 2010 at 5:55 am

     Jerry:

     Thanks for the kind words about the site. The 11pt is a great river. If it were any easier to get to, it may not be as great of a river, so definitely enjoy your time when down there.

     –Matt Tucker

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3. Matthew says:

   May 11, 2010 at 4:43 pm

   This is a very well put together site indeed.

   I am a Tennessee native who is planning a floating trip for this weekend (assuming the weather holds) and wanted to maybe get some insight into solid long pole patterns. I have been an avid east Tennessee fly fisherman for about 7 years now. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction for fly patterns that are hot this time of year. I have fishing the white river, and the little red but i have been told this is a completely different animal all together. If anyone could please help with this it would be greatly appreciated.

   Thanks,
   Matthew

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   • MattTucker says:

     May 12, 2010 at 4:38 pm

     Your best bet is to call Brian Sloss at Eleven Point Canoe Rental at 417-778-6497

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