At Richards Canoe Rental, we are passionate about providing the best quality service as possible. Booking a guided fishing trip with Richards gives you a day on the river without the stress of managing your own boat.
The upper river, from Thomasville to the Greer Spring Branch, is good for smallmouth bass, longear sunfish, bluegill, goggle-eye (rock bass), suckers, and a few largemouth bass. This area of the river is warmer and its flow decreases during the summer. (only accessable via kayak and or canoe) The river and fish communities change where Greer Spring Branch enters the river. The spring more than doubles the volume of the river, adding millions of gallons of clear, cold spring water each day. This cold water makes it possible for Rainbow Trout to do well in this part of the river.
Five and one-half (5-1/2) miles of river between the Greer Spring Branch and Turner Mill South Access is a Blue Ribbon Trout Area. From Turner Mill to Riverton the water stays cold and is managed as a White Ribbon Trout Area. Twelve inch (average) trout are stocked in the White Ribbon Trout Area by the Missouri Department of Conservation from March to October. From Greer to Arkansas stateline you will also find smallmouth bass, goggle-eye, suckers, longear sunfish, chain pickerel (pike) and an occasional walleye.
Join one of our guides in a stress-free float. Let us manage the canoe and you manage the fishing.
Guided Canoe trip: $200 per canoe/per day.
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Combine your love of kayaking and fishing with one of our guided kayak fishing trips. Our expert guides will take you to the best fishing spots, and provide you with all the necessary equipment and instruction.
Sit back and relax while we taxi you up and down the river searching for the catch of the day. Our boat driver will take you up and down the river hunting the fish. Our guide will give you all the tips and tricks you need to snag you a good fish!
First boat: Starting at $300 for the first boat for one person. Max 2 people per boat. An additional $50 for a second person.
Additional boats: $150 for a second boat, 3rd or 4th boat. Additional $50 per person/PER DAY.