Meramec River, MO
below the suspension bridge
Outing Information
- Date
- Start/End Time
- 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Best Fishing Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Rating
- Fair
- Classification
- Public
- Water Temp
- -
- Water Clarity
- Slightly Stained - 3' to 5' visibility
- Water Level
- -
- User
- Matt McReynolds
Fish Caught
Rainbow Trout
| Caught | Avg Size | Pattern | Optional Fields |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13" | #18 Red San Juan Worm | |
| 3 | 13" |
Bluegill
| Caught | Avg Size | Pattern | Optional Fields |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4" | #16 Tan Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear | |
| 3 | 4" |
Weather
| Skies | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mostly Sunny | X | X | X |
| Precipitation | |||
| None | X | X | |
| Rain - Light | X | ||
| Wind | |||
| Light - 5 to 10 knots | X | X | X |
- Air Temp High/Low
- 90.0°F / 75.0°F
- Wind Direction
- -
- Weather Front
- -
- Barometer
- -
- Moon Phase
- 24% Full (Waning crescent)
Other Patterns Tried
- #18 Orange Glo-egg
- #16 Brown Prince Nymph
- #18 Tan Marabou Leech
- #16 Brown Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear
Hatches
No hatch information for this outing.
Insect Seining
No seining information for this outing.
Fishing Partners
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Waypoints
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Tides
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Notes
All trout were caught below a sandbar that splits the river, ca. 1000 yards past the bridge. The water was relatively fast, and about 4 feet deep at its deepest level. Side roll cast-upstream mend-feed slack technique worked well in this fast water. Trout were striking SJW at almost every dead drift presentation.