How to go fish the Little Piney Creek

The months we list for the Little Piney Creek are April, May, September, October, November. August is outside that window, so this brief is written for September, the next month we list.

September

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — September

Blue-winged Olive#18-20
Parachute BWO

Access

Little Piney Creek at Yancy Mills (USGS 06930900)
37.791, -91.829parking
Little Piney Creek at Newburg (USGS 06932000)
37.910, -91.903parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Missouri fishing permit and trout permit required. Verify current Missouri Department of Conservation trout regulations for Little Piney Creek before fishing; rules can differ by reach and season. Mark Twain National Forest borders much of the stream; use marked public access.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Little Piney Creek page →