Jacks Fork River Bay Creek to Alley Spring Ozark National Scenic Riverways

This is the last river in this trip, and I think it was the best. The fishing was good, the water was clear, and the scenery was amazing. I'll be back to float all the rivers again. I loved the rock bluffs and gin clear water. I also had a good day with the smallmouths. I'm dying to go back and explore more of this river for sure.
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[@shannoncountyoutdoors118]

If you came back holler ya me i work for Harvey's Ally springs canoe rental i do alot of fishing around here grown up here my family has been in Shannon County for over 200 years be happy to show you some cool spots.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

That would be awesome. This is probably my favorite river.

[@brendanbarnes6637]

Hey Larry love to see you fishing a place just down the dirt road from my house

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Where's that at?

[@ShowMeCreeks]

This was one of my favorite floats

[@h2ozark480]

Caught my personal best 18.5 inch smallie just last week on the Jacks.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

It's an awesome river. Congrats

[@AnglingSpiders]

Another fantastic float Larry, great stuff

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Thank you Sean. Absolutely gorgeous place.

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

Yea I wanna go here this year

[@ShowMeCreeks]

It's beautiful man.

[@einnor1040]

Love that area. Was on the Jack's Fork last month at Buck Hollow.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

That was my firstvtime there and I loved it. It reminds me of some of my creeks.

[@scottrick5190]

Great video, have done that float many times, never disappoints👍

[@ShowMeCreeks]

That was a first for me but I loved it. Can't wait to go back.

[@danielmcgrane5698]

It's been a long time since I've been there but I don't think there's usually much float traffic above Alley Spring. As others have mentioned, it's not always floatable, especially later in summer and fall. Incredibly beautiful water, I've got to get back down there soon.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

I like it way better. I'm just trying to float entire rivers in small sections at a time. I still have above Bay Creek to do but from there down I've done.

[@CrankingYanking]

Beautiful place, makes me want to buy a kayak and move to Missouri

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Sounds good. We can shuttle each other. 😆 🤣

[@OfftheHookOutdoors99]

Great trip brother!👍

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Probably my favorite float. Just so much awesomeness to look at.

[@TheKCFishPage]

Awesome Fish and Float Larry ! Only thing I've fished like that is the North Fork River.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Well I may have to try that river.

[@I-Man1348]

You must of put in at the right spot! Very nice catches! There's always tons of drunk floaters around eminence on the weekends where I've floated on Jack's Fork. I just got back from Sam A Baker park in Patterson, mo and the water around there was super low. The boat ramp at black creek and the St. Francis had a puddle at the bottom. Shoulda brought my kayak but it was more of a family event. Only caught a few goggle eye 😖 nice work man

[@ShowMeCreeks]

We hitbthe weather and everything just right. This was last weekend when it was really nice out. Two or three days before that it was supposed tobbe 102 and it ended up being like 85 everyday. I think a lot of people canceled because of the heat. Not sure but we didn't see a lot of people but we did drag quite a bit.

[@fishsmack]

Man...that water is awesome! I thought Tennessee streams were clear, but your area takes the cake. Those spots at 3:46 & 6:40...WOW! Awesome day on the water Mr. Larry.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

It was awesome man. Surprised me that I didn't have this area on my radar sooner. What a loser. 😆 🤣

[@t20sgrunt36]

So much topwater action- you slayed. Love when you see the bronzebacks chasing the lures. That 7:00 mark looks like Fish Trap hole. You can bring a scuba mask and find numerous smallies under logs and rocks.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

That would be cool. Thanks for checking it out.

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

Incredible!!! What a great day of fishing and in one of the most beautiful creeks I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Thanks for checking it out. It was a beautiful area.

[@reelfeelfishing]

Beautiful smallies in this one. When you stopped and took a break around 7:05 that was an amazing looking spot. Such beautiful crystal clear water. Awesome float Larry!

[@ShowMeCreeks]

It was fun to make

[@DadLifeFishingAdventures]

That is a great day out on the water. Consistent top water action and wow that rivals carribean clear water.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

It was awesome man. Definitely a spot to go to.

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

That water is so clear! Looked like a great place! Thank you for sharing buddy!

[@ShowMeCreeks]

It was awesome. Thanks for checking it out.

[@adjustin2fishin330]

The one that swam over the log sounded like a gunshot when it hit. My goodness

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Yeah 😄

[@CALIBEAR]

Incredible day of fishing on some beautiful water! Nice job Larry

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Thank you. I absolutely loved that area.

[@JumbleTronChannel]

What an awesome place. Some of the clearest water I've seen, and I'm sure KZbin doesn't do it justice. Nice fish in there too. That one shot of them all hiding under the rock was pretty sick. Thanks Larry!

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Thank you and yeah it never does it justice although it turned out good. 😆 thanks for checking it out.

[@stevebahl6835]

That was a great day you had I'd say, such an awesome creek with super clear water and a bunch of smallies! Way to get it done Larry! Really enjoyed your video.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Thank you Steve. I appreciate that comment. It was a ridiculous beautiful area. I may float and camp on one of these rivers. This one will probably be the 1st.

[@tonymcbroom5252]

Wow, what a gorgeous river! That is some very clear water, that is Great Lakes clear. Awesome content sir, looking forward to future videos!

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Thanks again Tony. This is one worth checking out if you're in town. 😆 🤣

[@adventuringwithmk4219]

That water looks awesome! What a great video, thanks for sharing!

[@ShowMeCreeks]

It was a pleasure making it. Thanks for checking it out.

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

Very nice!! I didn't blame you guys for jumping in!! That place is purty

[@ShowMeCreeks]

It's definitely worth the stop if you're in the area.

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

@@ShowMeCreeks for sure! We went to ally springs last year. Purty place

[@kirkgeno6077]

One of my all-time favorite floats...beauty everywhere you look! Caught a nice 17 inch smallie on a ned rig there last summer at the overpass near one of the campgrounds. Looks like I need to make it back and throw top water. Awesome video!

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Thank you. It was an overload of beauty for me.

[@justfishnow]

What a beautiful place! I seriously want to go there right now 🤣 insanely clear for a river. That largie that hit over the downed tree and that 17” 1/4 smallie was awesome!

[@ShowMeCreeks]

I want to go back. 😆

[@justfishnow]

@@ShowMeCreeks no doubt in my mind 🤣

[@PuddleWalkersOutdoors]

That hit at 5:30 was violent 😳 really cool. Great upload Larry. You might be the only person I know that fishes more than I do 🤣 great nature sounds in this video to. Ambient sounds like that result in no need for music.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

I fish quite a bit. It was an awesome area man.

[@live2fishofficial]

What a beautiful place to be fishing, the views are spectacular and the water was super clear. You got on a lot of fish, but I gotta say my favorite was at the 8:00 mark - love the colors on that one. Great underwater shots too. Great video!👏

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Thanks for checking it out. I loved that float.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

@Straight To The Point Outdoors as long as he comes. Yeah I said it. 😄 🤣

[@live2fishofficial]

@Straight To The Point Outdoors 💯! Not that I don’t appreciate good scenery shots, but let’s be honest…🎣

[@naturallandfishing7328]

Nice! I've always wanted to do a multi day trip from there into the Current. I heard the Current gets crowded though.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Same here. It does but just do it during the week and you'd be ok.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Jacks Fork is the worst I've seen. They put people on top each other. Crazy the amount of people really. Like a concert mosh pit floating down the river.

[@naturallandfishing7328]

@@ShowMeCreeks That's how the Buffalo gets. They say that they average 2 million visitors a year!

[@danhealyeverythingoutdoors7105]

Great looking water and some quality SMB ! Any trout in those streams ?

[@ShowMeCreeks]

The first two of this series has trout for sure. Idk about Jack's Fork.

[@natesambo9759]

This is awesome. Looks like you were able to float this sometime in July? They say the stretch of the river before Alley Spring is water level dependent. I’d love to do this area, wife and I have canoe’d the Current twice from Round Spring to Two Rivers, but I’ve always wanted to do Jack’s Fork. I’ve seen some of amazing videos of this river. I watched your video for Akers Ferry to Pulltite. I like the Current a lot as well. I want to bring my whole family and kayak this, but I’m afraid Bay Creek to Alley Spring is a little too far for them. Would you say Akers to Pulltite is easier?

[@ShowMeCreeks]

I would think Akers to Pulltite would be easier. It was definitely down, and we dragged several times. Good luck to ya.

[@fishandhunt9590]

If you think that is pretty start up at the prongs or buck hollow when the water is higher. In my opinion the prettiest section in the entire state. You are in a canyon almost until you get to bay creek. I always camp out on a gravel bar for night.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

I was going to but it was extremely low so we went down stream that was the plan though. I definitely plan on floating that section I've heard it was the best.

[@brewblaker5258]

Did you have any places you had to get out and drag your kayak because it was too shallow?

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Definitely did a few times. I'm use to that so I don't really notice. Maybe 4 or 5 times. I would definitely do it again though.

[@brewblaker5258]

@@ShowMeCreeks my sister in law owns circle B campground and we always float alley springs to 2 rivers. We’re coming up this weekend and we have always wanted to float Bay creek to circle b but it’s usually too low when we go.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

I'd love to do that float too. Is that just 1 day or overnight?

[@billcoerver4583]

Wow what a beautiful place man , haven't been there in 30+ years. Looks like I'll be planning a trip. Sure wish you would have scaled that 17.250 incher

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Haha I'd say maybe 2.5 lbs it was really that chunky. I'll get some weights for ya. I also was going to message you because a lot of this could be waded. It was beyond what I was expecting.

[@billcoerver4583]

@@ShowMeCreeks Killer Man

[@matman72703]

This looks to be a nice stretch, water was warmer than the Current huh? Did you have to drag your yak at all?

[@ShowMeCreeks]

We did drag a few times but not bad. Definitely warmer than the current.

[@UnsolicitedCryptoTips]

What bait/lures are you throwing?

[@ShowMeCreeks]

I think it was a Monkey Butt River2Sea Whopper Plopper and a Nikko Craw in eclipse color.

[@chrisrankin8506]

What lure were you using?

[@ShowMeCreeks]

I think it was a River2Sea Whopper Plopper. I personally like the Choppo better since this video, but the wp will get it done too.

[@liamflood4532]

Where did you put in??

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Bay Creek to Alley Springs

[@liamflood4532]

@@ShowMeCreeks Just realized that’s the title of your video. Haha my bad!

[@ShowMeCreeks]

🤣 no judgment here