Submit a River Trip – Missouri Herpetological Association

Name*

First Last

Date of Trip*

Each date of a trip requires a new entry.

State*

River*

USGS Gauge

Start (Put In)*

Use modifiers like "just above" or "somewhat below" if appropriate. Use known landmarks if possible.

End (Take Out)*

Use modifiers like "just above" or "somewhat below" if appropriate. Use known landmarks if possible.

Distance (in miles)

If you don't know this for sure, we'll figure it out from your Put In and Take Out descriptions.

Water Level Rating*

Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual trips.
Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.
Good - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.
High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.
Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.

Choose the option that best fits your trip. Add modifiers or special conditions in the "Notes" section.

Fishing Conditions*

Estimate fishing success for the members of the crew fishing. More detail can be specified in the "Notes" section.

Fish Species*

Specify fish species caught. If you caught a species not listed, specify that in the "Notes" section.

Crew*

List all members of the trip crew (Lastname, Firstname), alphabetical by last name, including yourself if appropriate. If the crew changes during a trip, create a new entry.

Notes

Notes are not required. However, you can use them to give more details about a specific stretch of river, fishing, water levels, weather events, stream obstacles, crowding, and just about anything else. HTML is allowed and encouraged to note points of interest, emphasize points, and preserve formatting of your note.

External Website #1

If you have Facebook or Flickr photos or you have a web site or blog post dedicated to this particular trip, this is the place to specify that.

External Website Source #1*

Facebook
Flickr
Instagram

External Website Type #1*

Blog
Photos

External Website #2

External Website Source #2*

Facebook
Flickr
Instagram

External Website Type #2*

Blog
Photos