Eleven Point River
The Eleven Point River is fed by some of the loveliest wild springs in the state. Those of the upper river are relatively small, but Greet Spring, which is the second largest within the state, is surrounded by walking fern and other vegetation in its natural state. The main outlet boils from its basin and plunges down the hillside to the Eleven Point River 1.25 miles away. The Spring is owned by the U.S. Forest Service. Greer Spring nearly doubles the size of the river and makes the Eleven Point River quite floatable even in dry years. a 20-mile section of the river below Greer Spring is managed by the MDC for rainbow trout. This river has a Blue Ribbon Trout section to it and the Smallmouth Bass are very aggressive. An area known as The Irish Wilderness, along which the river runs, is well named and indicates the character of this cool, fast, long river.
Current River
The Current River is the most spring-fed of all the Ozark rivers, the Current may be floated at almost any time of the year, particularly below Welch Spring. It seldom freezes over and can be floated over the winter months. The Current River, below Big Spring, increases in size and most canoe trips are made in sections above Big Spring. Montauk State Park is at the head of the Current River and it is also the location for a trout hatchery. The Rainbow Trout fishing in this river is very good.
Bourbeuse River
Although the Gasconade River has the reputation for being crooked, the meandering of the Bourbeuse is more extreme. It winds for nearly 100 miles with an airline distance of 27 miles, all of it within Franklin County. This is a relatively small, slow river which is not as clear as many of the streams farther south. Yet it provides some rather good bass fishing, rather picturesque features and is surprisingly little cut up by roads crossing it.
Buffalo River
Buffalo National Forest in Arkansas.
