Fishing

One of Dogwood Canyon's greatest appeals is the sparkling, spring-fed water that is home to our beautiful rainbow trout. We offer half-day guided catch and release fishing, fly casting clinics, two day fly-fishing schools and hourly opportunities to keep or release. No license or trout stamp is required. Tackle and rental rods are available. Expertise, fishing pressure and seasonal conditions all affect your level of success. Please call 417-779-5983 for more information.

SELF-GUIDED CATCH AND RELEASE

--First hour on Little Indian Creek--
Adult: $25.00
Child (ages 3 to 11): $15.00
Each additional hour: $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child.
(Only unscented lures and flies with single, barbless hooks may be used)

SELF-GUIDED CATCH AND KEEP

--First hour on Little Indian Creek--
Adult: $20.00
Child (ages 3 to 11): $10.00
Each additional hour: $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child. Plus $4.95 per pound
(All fish caught must be kept; fish cleaning station is available)

ROD RENTAL

Spinning Rod: $6.00
Fly Rod: $10.00

GUIDED TROUT FISHING

--Half-Day on Dogwood Creek--
Available Monday through Friday by reservation only. Includes guide and gear.
Ages 12 and older: $250 per person
(Includes Dogwood Canyon Signature Fly Box with six flies)
Catch and release only

2-DAY FLY FISHING SCHOOL DATES

Offered April through October, Monday and Tuesday or Saturday and Sunday.
For more information and reservations, please call 1-800-235-9763
Ages 12 and older: $470.00 per person

Our hours of operation vary seasonally. All activities are subject to weather conditions and availability. Advanced reservations are recommended for all activities except walking and biking. Reservations are secured by credit card and are subject to 24 hour cancellation notification (72 hours for guided fishing). Rates listed apply to the current season and are subject to change. Children under 3 years are free with some restrictions.

For the safety of our guests and the protection of our wildlife, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters and alcohol are not permitted.

Dogs on leashes are allowed at Dogwood Canyon with certain limitations (sorry no other pets).

Please call us at 417-335-2777 or 1 -800-225-6343 for details.

The first parcels of the property were acquired in 1990 by Johnny Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops. The park is managed by the Dogwood Canyon Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the canyon’s natural plant and wildlife environment. The Foundation promotes environmental conservation by maintaining the park and providing the public with an unspoiled setting for exploration and the enjoyment of various outdoor activities.

The purposes of the Dogwood Canyon Foundation are to promote natural conservation and preservation, and to preserve the natural environment and its wildlife and plant life by acquiring and maintaining ecologically significant, undeveloped land and preserving it for the benefit of the general public. To achieve its purpose, the Foundation owns, operates and maintains the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park.

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