Gasconade River Float Trips

Missouri's longest river with diverse scenery and excellent fishing

280 miles
Beginner to Intermediate
3.8 ft - optimal
Crowd: Low

About Gasconade River

The Gasconade River is Missouri's longest river at 280 miles, offering diverse floating experiences from swift riffles to long pools. The river flows through the scenic Missouri Ozarks, featuring limestone bluffs, caves, and excellent fishing for smallmouth bass, rock bass, and goggle-eye.

Key Features

  • Missouri's longest river
  • Limestone bluffs and caves
  • Excellent smallmouth bass fishing
  • Historic Hazelgreen Access
  • Jerome Bridge
  • Rollins Ferry

River Stats

Total Length:
280 miles
Average Depth:
2-6 feet
Water Temp:
65-75°F summer
Difficulty:
Beginner to Intermediate

Popular Float Sections

Jerome to Rollins Ferry

Beginner
7 miles3-4 hours

Hazelgreen to Jerome

Intermediate
12 miles5-6 hours

Live River Conditions

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Crowd LevelLow
Water ClarityClear

Best Time to Float

Jan
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