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Niangua River (Missouri), Windyville (06923250)

State	Missouri	Latest	High (1430 cfs)
River	Niangua River	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-04-17 11:00 (1 hour ago)	Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood	(none)	2020
Discharge	1430 cfs (median: 287 cfs)	High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High	400	402
Height	4.29 feet	Good - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good	100	202
Trend	Falling (falling over 24 hours)	Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low	(none)	95
USGS	USGS Site ( Duck Duck Go Maps)	Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor	(none)	23

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Trips for Niangua River (Missouri), Windyville (06923250)

	Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
	2024-06-05	Bennett Springs	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	1540	4.40	None	None Acharya, Sree Arnold, Al Eth, Joe Turk, Scott Van Someren, Tom Al organized this mid-week trip in an effort to get as many of our old MIS floating group out on the river, but also trying to avoid the Party-River congestion that occurs (especially on the Niangua) during the summer. Pushing off from the takeout at 830 hours we hoped to avoid most of the boneheads. We were successful for the most part, but there were still plenty of people making use of the beautiful day. One woman in particular, though, seemed to think everyone wanted to hear her music played as loudly as possible. Other than this inconsiderate nitwit, it was a great float with easy-going people and near perfect conditions. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 1540 Height: 4.40 Source: Van Someren
	2020-03-29	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	High	749	3.04	None	None Ingram, Annabelle Ingram, EJ Ingram, Eric Ingram, Isaac Ingram, Shaundra Fletcher, JJ Fletcher, Jacey Fletcher, Jaxson Fletcher, John Luke Fletcher, Joshua Fletcher, Stacey The CFS was 634 and height was 3.04. Nobody else was on the river, minimal debris, made the trip in 2 hours and 40 minutes! USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 749 Height: 3.04 Source: Ingram
	2008-06-10	Moon Valley	NRO	Total trip distance: 10.8 miles10.8	High	617	3.66	None	None Bowe, Ann Bowe, Michelle Bowe, Mike Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph We took a six-person raft down the river. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 617 Height: 3.66 Source: Edmond
	2015-07-17	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	High	515	3.53	None	None Edmond, Brian Grote, Jordan Williamson, Amelia Williamson, Charlie Williamson, Lucy Williamson, Myki The river was high but not dangerously so. We easily finished this stretch in about four hours, even with several stops to swim and explore. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 515 Height: 3.53 Source: Edmond
	2015-06-15	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	332	2.86	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Brandy Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Lichtenberg, Brady Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo The water was a bit higher and murkier than in previous trips. There were no major obstacles of concern in this stretch. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 332 Height: 2.86 Source: Edmond
	2023-02-12	Bennett Springs	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	262	2.14	Fair	RT Henly, Bob Henley, Cindy Ryan, JP Four Brown Trout as well as Rainbows. Great Flow for a Float. Two immature eagles. Nobody else on our stretch of the Niangua. Cindy found "ancient" glass as well as all four colors, green, blue, white, and red. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 262 Height: 2.14 Source: Henley
	2016-06-17	Barclay	Lead Mines	Total trip distance: 17.8 miles17.8	High	257	3.06	None	None Arnold, Al Davis, Reva Edmond, Brian Eth, Joe Flat Tom The gauge information is misleading here. The standard is to choose the value at noon on the day of the trip, but it's clear from our observations that we were riding the flood crest at least part of the day (and the Windyville gauge is quite a ways upstream from this stretch of river). When we reached Lead Mines, the gravel bar where we left the truck was flooded and nearly stranded us until the water receded. Originally, we planned to put in at Prosperine but decided we could float the stretch between Barclay and Prosperine faster than doing the long shuttle to the other side of the river. I'm not sure that was actually true but it certainly wasn't a huge difference in time. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 257 Height: 3.06 Source: Edmond
	2016-01-30	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	178	2.40	Poor	LMB Arnold, Al Edmond, Brian Several people were fly fishing and one couple in kayaks caught their limit in trout. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 178 Height: 2.40 Source: Edmond
	2021-06-19	Moon Valley	Bennett Spring	Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9	Good	149	1.29	Good	GSF SMB Barton, Adam Barton, Scott We were on the river by 6:45am and had it to ourselves until we got close to Bennett Spring. The is a huge log jam about 1.5 miles downstream of Moon Valley that created a secondary channel and resulted in a 20 minute detour with a few portages. We dragged on about half the riffles, so I would not want to float this section at too much lower of a level. Several deep long pools exist in this section, which would be great for fishing on a cooler day. Overall the fishing was excellent between 7:00am-9:00am, but lowly tapered off as the day warmed up. The water was murkier than usual which was odd given the river level. Once we reached where Bennett Spring Branch discharges into the river, the water cleared up and felt amazing to swim in. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 149 Height: 1.29 Source: Barton
	2013-11-10	Moon Valley	Bennett Spring	Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9	Good	138	2.44	Great	SMB KSB Edmond, Brian Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Ligon, Day Floating was perfect, with only one brief portage through a riffle because we took the wrong channel. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 138 Height: 2.44 Source: Edmond
	2012-03-18	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	107	1.77	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adelia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Lots of wildflowers seen on this trip. Returned to the put in about 1900 hours. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 107 Height: 1.77 Source: Edmond
	2016-02-19	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	97	1.86	Poor	RB Arnold, Al Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The winds were high this day, making paddling difficult in places. Although the spring keeps this river floatable, the water level was noticeably low in several places. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 97 Height: 1.86 Source: Edmond
	2015-01-18	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	84	1.96	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya Some parts of the river were low but we never had to get out to portage. Very few if any tricky areas. This is a great float for beginners and kids. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 84 Height: 1.96 Source: Edmond
	2020-07-18	Sand Springs	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.6 miles6.6	Good	80	1.00	None	None Caldwell, Marty Comstock, Russell Great kayaking float! Water year round is 56 degrees and clear. Didn’t drag at all! Average height was 1.05. There are plenty gravel bars to pull off and hang out with other outdoor water folk. We used Majestic Views Outfitters. They are the best Outfitters I have ever done business with. Directions: They do not have a sign to tell you where to turn (they are working on that), but if you're coming from Lebanon on MO 64, after you cross over the Niangua River bridge, they are down the dirt road on your right. If coming from Joplin on MO 64, after you pass Sandy Springs Resort, it's the dirt road on your left before you cross the bridge. Pull down and park at the first section where you see the water access, vans and people getting in the water. If you get lost, call Barbie at Majestic Views Outfitters, she is more than helpful getting you there. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 80 Height: 1.00 Source: Caldwell
	2020-08-06	Moon Valley	Bennett Spring	Total trip distance: 7.5 miles7.5	Good	79	1.17	Poor	SMB Feistner, J Feistner, S Schroeppel, B Schroeppel, K Water level was acceptable. River has long quiet pools, followed by rock and gravel riffles. With lower flows you may find yourself dragging excessively or walking at some of the rock riffles, shallow split channels, and where there are downed trees. Had to portage just before Hildebrand Bluff due to a log jam completely obstructing the right channel and a couple of small trees obstructing the smaller, left channel. According to another floater, this area has been an issue for quite some time, so it is unlikely that vendors put in at Moon Valley, or they would have removed at least the small trees blocking the channel. Quiet, scenic and enjoyable float on a Thursday. Two other kayaks seen on the river and a few fisherman above the park. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 79 Height: 1.17 Source: Feistner
	2009-07-10	Bennett Spring	NRO	Total trip distance: 2.9 miles2.9	Good	77	1.38	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Smith, Andy Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan There were so many people on the river today that it was dangerous to float. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 77 Height: 1.38 Source: Edmond
	2016-10-15	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	64	1.73	Poor	RT SMB Davis, Reva Eth, Joe Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya This was a good float with a strong south wind, luckily at our backs most of the day. I saw several snakes in or at the edge of the water not marked on the log because I couldn't positively identify them. There were a few places where we dragged, but nothing was unmanageable. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 64 Height: 1.73 Source: Edmond
	2021-10-10	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	56	0.93	Poor	None Arnold, Al Blaisdell, Beth Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This stretch was surprisingly busy for so late in the season. But, the temperatures were really warm and the day was fantastic. There was a strong south wind blowing mostly at our backs but it was a problem a few times. This was Beth's first paddling trip with us. It will be the first of many, I'm sure! USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 56 Height: 0.93 Source: Edmond
	2007-07-30	Bennett Spring	Ho Humm	Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0	Good	47		None	None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 47 Height: Source: Edmond
	2014-07-15	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	43	1.53	Fair	RB Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Frese, Garrison Frese, Heather Frese, Justus Frese, Paul The day started with several groups on the river but they quickly outpaced us leaving us mostly alone, particularly after NRO. One gentleman at an access point just upstream from our takeout was particularly entertaining with storytelling and an accent that was typical for the area. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 43 Height: 1.53 Source: Edmond
	2017-12-02	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Low	36	0.88	Poor	RT Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Fillmer, Lawrence Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Ligon, Day Sardina, Krissy Shelly, Marc Travers, Gina Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water level was pretty low but most areas were navigable. At least a few spots required a short portage or the boats dragged some or a lot (especially the canoes). This was a fishing crew and there was very little caught (just two trout) during the entire day. This stretch is not long but with the short days and the low, slow water, we had to keep moving to make it off the water before dark. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 36 Height: 0.88 Source: Edmond
	2025-09-13	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	23	0.79	None	Blaisdell, Beth Edmond, Brian Shelley, Amy Van Someren, Tom We wanted to get out since the day was warm and the weather was good and we didn't want to go on the James River again. We found the river much more crowded than anticipated. The canoe rental places were really busy and at least a few large groups were starting when we arrived. Two rafts contained some cute girls celebrating someone's 40th birthday party. This part of the state is in a drought. The spring kept the river navigable but there were several places where we bumped or dragged. Although we never had to get out of our boats because of careful navigation, some others didn't choose wisely and ended up in shallow water. Lunch was deer sausage, cheese, crackers, rivercado, cucumbers, grapes, and coconut cookies. Originally, Julian was going to go with us but he was too tired from his homecoming dance the night before. We got on the river at 1130 hours and off by 1800 hours with a few long breaks along the way. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 23 Height: 0.79 Source: Edmond
	2019-01-05	Moon Valley	Bennett Spring	Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9	Good	0	2.60	Poor	None Bartlett, Renee Casey, Libra Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Tom This stretch of the river is very scenic. Libby got caught up behind one log jam and tipped into the water. Other than that, this is a pretty easy stretch. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 0 Height: 2.60 Source: Edmond

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