The Current River // A Missouri Fly Fishing Trip

I spend a few days fly fishing and exploring the Current River in Missouri. This wild and scenic river flows through the Mark Twain National Forest and located within the Ozark National Scenic Riverway! The Beautiful Scenery and Wild Fish of this River make it a year-round fishing and floating destination! It is also 1 of the 9 streams designated as a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream in Missouri!
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[@kevindownen7741]

You have found something very special. I can't count the times I have floated overnight on that stretch of the Current. It's always been productive and beautiful. Tight lines and nice video.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thank You! It is a special place for sure! Tight Lines!

[@Mdykstra769]

Spent most of my life fishing at Montauk State Park. Gorgeous spring waters with fish in every corner. The first 30 mi is the most challenging for canoes and fishing both.❤

[@billquantrill4960]

Of the trout parks here in Missouri I've always liked Montauk the best, even tho we only live about 40 minutes from Bennett Spring.

[@jeffmays1671]

Great video The current is one of my favorite places to fly fish.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thank You! It’s such a cool place!

[@LIVE4THEADVENTURE]

What a great trip and great video!! You definitely was rigged up with what they like. This Beginner fly fisherman is about to head there in the morning. Thanks for leaving me some. Keep the videos a coming!!

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks buddy! You are going to have a blast! It’s such a cool place!

[@MULEOUTDOORS]

Great video! Definitely one of my favorite rivers!

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks! It’s a gem for sure!

[@Scoopswift]

Another excellent production, guys.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks Logan! Appreciate it buddy!

[@chriscarter2322]

I’m planning a trip this spring and came across this video. Beautiful stream.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

It’s a beautiful stream for sure! Enjoy your trip up there!

[@jeffcaganich1101]

Great video I’m planning on fishing the Current this weekend.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thank You! Tight lines out there this weekend!

[@kansasscout4322]

My favorite stream in Mo. good fishing

[@OutdoorHighlife]

It’s hard to beat!

[@billpayeur7982]

Glad you had a good time. I had a chance to go this weekend, well Thursday through Sunday] with my buddy Aaron. He tore up some nice browns.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks Bill! The scenery and fishing was spectacular! It’s worth the trip!

[@rubeoonthefly42069]

Gotta come back and float it 🤙

[@OutdoorHighlife]

For sure! I definitely want to go back and float it!

[@steveadventures]

Nice video man

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks Steve! Appreciate it man! I need to join you on one of your Buffalo trips!

[@steveadventures]

@@OutdoorHighlife looking forward my friend , you’re always welcome

[@robertzylstra6676]

Great video. Was there about a month ahead of you for the first time and couldn’t get any bites on nymphs of any kind. Water was higher and faster at the time. If you head to Barren Fork I’d like to know if you got any? I didn’t see a single trout there. Great videos again keep them coming.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks! Yea, I fished the barren fork and I got skunked and didn’t see a trout either!

[@blueridgeflyguy9551]

Great video. I am going to need to get a 6wt I think…

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thank you! I used a 6wt, but other weight rods such as a 4 or 5 would be fine. Just kind of depends on preference and fishing style!

[@kansasscout4322]

4wt the most versatile and perfect for the Current. 5wt is not bad. 6wt a tad big but I fished a 7wt at Bennett Spring for years not knowing any better! LOL. The fish won't know at all.

[@TheCoolwhipped]

If you ever did want to float the stretch of river that I'm 99.9% sure you're talking about, in a kayak or canoe, you can do those 8 miles in just a couple hours. Plenty of time to stop and fish.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Yea, I would love to float that section! Thanks for the advice!

[@j.a.1785]

The Current is part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverway system. Drones are prohibited 🚫

[@OutdoorHighlife]

I am aware and was not flying on scenic Riverway

[@weshuber8055]

Calm down Nancy

[@bobmedley7513]

What brand of waders are you wearing? Would you recommend?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

I have a pair of Simms waders that i bought on sale from Sierra Trading post years ago. I believe they are the older freestone wader, but not sure? I've had them for over 10 years and best pair I've ever had! Can't really recommend any other waders, as I haven't had alot of experience with other brands. I've had several cheap waders in the past including the simms , and they never hold up. I like Simms, but haven't purchased any new waders from them in the last 10 years. At the time i purchased these, I felt like they had the best waders on the market, but not sure in 2024?

[@nealwallace6110]

What campground did you stay at?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Montauk State Park

[@GrenellAdventures]

How far outside of the park were you fishing?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

About 1 1/2 miles

[@toddfinoch]

How do you get permission to fly your drone?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

I flew it in the state park. I didn’t fly it in the National Park.

[@Cold_vids]

Where is this place located

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Missouri

[@kansasscout4322]

6wt!?

[@kansasscout4322]

Great fish!

[@kansasscout4322]

Outstanding job!

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Yea

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thank You!

[@holyworrier]

Is it necessary to shove the fish up close to the camera? It's like 'hey, I thought you might recognize this big guy from somewhere'.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks for watching!

[@holyworrier]

@@OutdoorHighlife - Everybody's a critic, eh?

[@marshallsage6816]

Some are just plain stupid. Critic no, asshole yes.