Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo
Independent · Springfield, Missouri
Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo is an independent fishing guide based in Springfield, Missouri, running drift boat and jet boat trips for smallmouth bass and walleye on James River, Gasconade River, Niangua River, Osage Fork, and Elk River. Season runs mar to Nov. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo works rivers within about two hours of Springfield, including the James, Gasconade, Niangua and Osage Fork. Guide Ryan Walker floats anglers by raft or jet boat for smallmouth bass and walleye from March into November.
SpeciesSmallmouth bassWalleye
Tripsdrift boatjet boat
SeasonMar to Nov
RatesHalf day up to 2 anglers $300, full day $500
Good to know
What waters does Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo fish?
Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo guides James River, Gasconade River, Niangua River, Osage Fork, and Elk River, out of Springfield, Missouri. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo?
On Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo's trips you're targeting smallmouth bass and walleye. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo run?
Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo runs drift boat and jet boat trips on James River, Gasconade River, Niangua River, Osage Fork, and Elk River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo?
Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo's guided season runs mar to Nov. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Missouri?
Yes: everyone fishing Missouri waters needs a valid Missouri fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Missouri Department of Conservation. Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo?
You book directly with Ozarks Smallmouth FlyCo: through their website at osaflyco.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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