Missouri Fly Fishing on the Current River
The Current River, located south of Salem, begins its journey at the springs of Montauck State Park. Along its course it passes through forested, steep-sided Ozark valleys complete with magnificent bluffs and small gravel bars.
The
cold, clear water provides a home to both rainbow and brown
trout. The Current’s rainbows include wild stream breed
beauties and stockers from both Montauck and the area near
Akers Ferry. The area between Montauck and Cedar Grove is
managed for brown trout. Each year the Missouri Department
of Conservation conducts a "spring planting" of
brown trout to ensure that the Current River remains a high-quality
trout fishing stream. Over the past 3 years this area has
averaged about one trout every 70 feet and nearly 20% of these
are classified as trophy size.
The trout fishing portion of the Current River is part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The entire area is available for public use, but without a canoe or knowing the special back roads that lead close to the river, finding solitary fishing can be hard. Fish these areas and enjoy a day of unmatched fly fishing and serenity as people the world over are learning.