Andy C Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 One of my favorite places to hike and float in southern IL. I wish there was some water so I could float it, and I wish there were some smallies swimming around in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtroester Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 andy, i always thot this ought to be a great place to fish. i have not been there in years but have spent a fair amout of time in the area. timothy troester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lutz Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Looks quite inviting! I would assume very wadable in summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 It is wadeable in the headwaters, and there is some really good fishing in the pools. In some places it is nearly a half mile hike in between them, but there are usually some good size LMB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Looks like an area you could spend some time enjoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Beautiful water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn Graham Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 WOW!!!!!! Any Spotted Bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 WOW!!!!!! Any Spotted Bass? There are some downstream, but mostly sunfish and LMB in this part of the creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Beautiful pics. Looks fun. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 btw, not since I was younger but when the water was up and flowing, I remember that section was quite the shoot right there when canoeing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 btw, not since I was younger but when the water was up and flowing, I remember that section was quite the shoot right there when canoeing That creek will test your paddling skills, that is for sure. I haven't attempted it at anything more than 700 CFS at the eddyville bridge, but I know some folks who have paddled it at 3500 and rising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Beautiful scenery. Hard to believe its in Illinois but southern Illinois has some of the most picturesque scenery I've seen anywhere. Reminds me a bit of Apple River canyon. With rocky bottom and stone cliffs you would think smallmouth would thrive in the stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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