Class I Eleven Point River, MO

Cane Bluff to Greer

To the experienced canoeist, the Eleven Point is a relatively easy river (Class I and Class II) requiring intermediate experience. Snags, trees, and root wads still remain the most dangerous of all obstacles and on occasion may require scouting from shore. Although canoes are the time-tested means of travel on the Eleven Point River, kayaks are more and more common, and flat bottom john boats are used on the river, primarily for fishing trips. You may encounter boats with motors; motorboats are restricted to a 25 hp limit. Particularly during the late summer, you may also encounter some float tubes, but the cold water and longer distances between river accesses limit this use.

Smallmouth bass, rock bass, walleye, and trout are eagerly sought by anglers on the Eleven Point. A trout permit is also required if you are in possession of trout. Gigging is popular, but not permitted within the Wild Trout Management Area.

Generally floatable in spring and early June only. Picturesque settings with several steep bluffs.

rivers.gov/Eleven Point River

Section Details

Trip Length Full Day, 7.3 Miles
Notes http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5351468.pdf ; http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5351469.pdf
Fishing Yes
Camping Yes
Permit No
Manager U.S. Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest
Wild & Scenic Yes
Water Trail Yes
Partner Information http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recreation/wateractivities
https://www.rivers.gov/river/eleven-point