Spring-Fed Water.
Steady Fishing.
Guided fly and spin float trips on the Spring River — rainbow and brown trout year-round, smallmouth in season, riverside lodging right on the water.
One river. Steady flows. The kind of fishery you can plan around.
Flowing year-round from Mammoth Spring, the Spring River runs clear, cold, and fishable in every season. That dependability is the whole point — when most rivers are blown out or running low, we're still on the water.
We focus on getting you fishing efficiently — good water, the right flies or lures, clear instruction if you want it, and miles of productive drift boat float. First-timer or fortieth trip, the day's built around you.
Our StoryFour ways to float the Spring.
Half-day or full-day. Fly or spin. Two anglers, one boat, one dedicated guide.
Half-Day Float · Fly
Morning or afternoon. Quick window with a guide who knows where the fish are holding.
$350 · 2 anglers
Half-Day Float · Spin
Same trip, conventional rods. Great for kids, beginners, or anyone who'd rather spin.
$350 · 2 anglers
Full-Day Float · Fly
More water covered, more chances to dial in your presentation. Box lunch on the boat.
$450 · 2 anglers
Full-Day Float · Spin
Full day with spin gear. Steady action across miles of trout and seasonal smallmouth water.
$450 · 2 anglersLodging on the river.
Make a real getaway out of it. Our partner Riverside Resort puts you on the bank of the Spring River — walk to the boat, walk back to the cabin. Booked directly through them.
Built around the day on the water.
Year-Round Fishery
Spring-fed flow keeps the river clear and fishable when other Ozark rivers are out. Fall through spring is prime for trout; summer is smallmouth time.
Beginner to Advanced
New to fly fishing? You'll leave knowing how to mend a drift. Experienced? We'll skip the basics and dial in what's working today.
Everything Provided
Drift boat, fly or spin setups, flies and terminal tackle, plus box lunch on full-day trips. Bring sunglasses and a fishing license.
Local Knowledge
We know the access points, the seasonal patterns, and which stretches fish best when river conditions change. You spend more time fishing.
Two Anglers, One Boat
Set guest of 2 on every float. No shared boats with strangers, no rotating guides — just your group, your guide, your day.
Riverside Lodging
Stay right on the water for a no-drive morning — and a relaxing finish to the day after the boat comes off the river.