Current River, Missouri
We just returned from a powerful canoe trip — full of scorching heat, bugs, and moments of growth. In this episode we’re sharing our planning, stories, and takeaways.

Event Details
Leaders: 3
Navigators: 6
Adventurers: 10
Starting Point: Cedar Grove
Ending Point: Two Rivers
Dates: July 20-26
Budget: $225
Distance from Troop: 151 Miles
Outfitter: Jadwin Canoe Rental
- Permits
- Anyone age 15 and younger (resident or nonresident) may fish and hunt (except deer and turkey) without permit.
- 16 and up requires a MO Fishing License $53 in addition the trip cost.
- Trout require a separate tag. Based on the following info, I am not planning on purchasing these for us. They are required, even for under 16yo who want to keep trout.
- Important Links
- Great info source for the Current River: Current River Mile by Mile
- Missouri Fishing Permits
- Current River (upper) Prospect Report | Missouri Department of Conservation Important Note: Anglers focusing on rainbow trout in this area will have the greatest success just below Montauk State Park as densities decrease dramatically below Baptist Access. We are putting in below this. Many rainbows escaped the park and were washed downstream during the November 2024 flood and anglers may see increased numbers of small rainbows as a result in 2025.
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
- Current River (middle) Prospect Report | Missouri Department of Conservation
- Smallmouth Bass
- Northern Rock Bass
- Chain Pickerel
- Northern Hog Sucker
- Current River (upper) | Missouri Department of Conservation
- Current River (middle) | Missouri Department of Conservation
- Canoe Equipment List


Meal Plan
Sunday | Lunch | Main Streets Country Corner Cafe Salem, MO |
Sunday | Dinner | Pork steaks, instant potatoes |
Monday | Breakfast | Bacon, sausage, eggs |
Monday | Lunch | Bring your own |
Monday | Dinner | Hot dogs, buns, canned chili |
Tuesday | Breakfast | Oatmeal |
Tuesday | Lunch | Bring your own |
Tuesday | Dinner | Spaghetti & canned meat sauce |
Wednesday | Breakfast | Pancakes and blackberry or maple syrup |
Wednesday | Lunch | Bring your own |
Wednesday | Dinner | Pulled pork (from Sams), buns |
Thursday | Breakfast | Doughnuts |
Thursday | Lunch | Bring your own |
Thursday | Dinner | Biscuits and gravy |
Friday | Breakfast | Pop-Tarts |
Friday | Lunch | Bring your own |
Friday | Dinner | McDonald’s |









