James River Float Trips

Scenic river near Springfield with smallmouth bass fishing

60 miles floatable
Beginner
2.8 ft - optimal
Crowd: Moderate

About James River

The James River flows through the Springfield area offering convenient floating close to the city. The river features good smallmouth bass and goggle-eye fishing, scenic bluffs, and several low-water bridges that create fun chutes during adequate water levels.

Key Features

  • Close to Springfield
  • Smallmouth bass fishing
  • Low-water bridges
  • Scenic bluffs
  • Hootentown Access
  • Kinser Bridge

River Stats

Total Length:
60 miles floatable
Average Depth:
2-5 feet
Water Temp:
65-75°F summer
Difficulty:
Beginner

Popular Float Sections

Hootentown to Kinser Bridge

Beginner
7 miles3-4 hours

Live River Conditions

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Crowd LevelModerate
Water ClarityClear

Best Time to Float

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