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Pulaski County Tourism Bureau
1-877-858-8687 or 573-336-6355
Located at 137 St. Robert Blvd., St. Robert, Missouri

Outfitters, Rivers and Fishing Information
Pulaski County is home to many rivers and creeks. The Gasconade, Big Piney and Roubidoux
which is home to
Roubidoux Spring Cave .
are known for some of the best small-mouth bass and trout fishing in the state.
Bring the family the kids will love it!

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Our rivers are for those looking for an afternoon
get-away to a week-long adventure. Cast a line and
relax while floating our beautiful streams.

Need a great get away for your church group
or office get-away?
Call today to request a brochure, ask for ext. 99.
For the Weekly Fishing Report

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The Gasconade River - The area surrounding the river reminded the French Trappers in the 18th century of their home in Gascone, France.One of the top streams in Missouri for producing big smallmouth bass, the Gasconade makes for a great day on the river.

Outfitters names that appear in Yellow have a link to their website so you can obtain more information.

Boiling Spring Campground, LLC.

18700 Cliff Road,
Dixon, MO 65459
573-759-7294
Gasconade Hills Resort 28425 Spring Road,
Richland, MO 65556
573-765-3044 • 800-869-6861
Lay Z Day Canoes and Camping 23455 Teak Lane,
St. Robert, MO 65584
573-336-8639

Boiling Springs
Boiling Springs, Average Flow 45 Million gallons per day

Public Access' along the Gasconade River
You are welcome to fish and put boats in at these locations. Please do not use other accesses which are on private property. See the boat ramp symbol (with letter) on the Map.
Map LocationAccess NameLocation
A Gasconade Hill Access 10 miles south of Dixon on Hwy 28 then west on County Road 28-462
B Hazelgreen River Access I-44 Exit 145, then west on South Outer Road to Gasconade River
D Mitschele Access 5 miles south of Richland on Hwy 7
E Riddle Bridge River Access Hwy Y north of I-44 at the Gasconade River
H Schlicht Springs River Access Hwy 17 north from Waynesville to Hwy 133, then west approximately 1 mile. Follow signs.


Little Piney River

Rt. 66 Canoe Rental 1050 Trophy Lane,
Devil's Elbow, MO 65457
573-336-2730

Big Piney River derived it's name from the pine trees which grew along its banks. Trees were cut into lumber, and floated to the Gasconade River and eventually on into St. Louis.

Boiling Spring Campground, LLC.

18700 Cliff Road,
Dixon, MO 65459
573-759-7294

Devil's Elbow River Safari

21525 Tidal Road, PO Box 362
Devil's Elbow, MO 65457
573-336-7979
Lay Z Day Canoes and Camping 23417 Teak Lane,
St. Robert, MO 65584
573-336-8639
Rich's Last Resort 33401 Windsor Lane,
Duke, MO 65461
573-435-6669
Rt. 66 Canoe Rental 1050 Trophy Lane,
Devil's Elbow, MO 65457
573-336-2730
Wilderness Ridge Resort 33850 Windsor Lane,
Duke, MO 65461
573-435-6767 • 1-800-821-8521
Public Access' along the Big Piney River
You are welcome to fish and put boats in at these locations. Please do not use other accesses which are on private property. See the boat ramp symbol (with letter) on the Map.
Map LocationAccess NameLocation
F Ross River Access 2.5 miles west of Duke on County Road TT-820N.


Roubidoux Creek This river flows up through the south central part of the county and empties into the Gasconade River several miles north of Waynesville near Hwy 17. The creek was named after French trapper Joseph Roubidoux.

Public Access' along the Roubidoux River
You are welcome to fish and put boats in at these locations. Please do not use other accesses which are on private property. See the boat ramp symbol (with letter) on the Map.
Map LocationAccess NameLocation
E Laughlin/Roubidoux Access Hwy 17/Historic Rt 66 E, at Laughlin Park, Waynesville
GRoubidoux River AccessHwy 17 south of the steel bridge1 mile north of Waynesville

Release dates: Rainbow Trout February through October.

Visit Fly Rod & Reel Magazine Online and read about the Trout Bum Tournament held each spring. The Ozark Graylings threw a line in at the Roubidoux.....

Camping along the Roubidoux:

Roubidoux Springs Campground & RV Park Historic Route 66 West,
Waynesville, MO 65583
573-774-6171

Another feature unique to Pulaski County is the Roubidoux Spring nestled below the bluff in Laughlin Park, Waynesville, Missouri. Located below the spring is a cave and is a popular site for cave diving. The average flow is 37 million gallons per day.
Laughlin Park at the Roubidoux Spring is a certified site on the National Park Service National Historic Trail as an encampment on the Trail of Tears.
Roubidoux Spring is one of the few places in the state where scuba spring diving is routinely allowed to QUALIFIED and certified cavern or cave divers. ALL DIVERS must register at the Waynesville Police Department for permission before entering the spring.


The spring is located in the Laughlin Park, owned by the City of Waynesville, Missouri. Picnic tables are available. Fishing is allowed. enjoy a 1 mile walk along the Roubidoux River on the Waynesville Walking Trail. Diving in the underwater cave is allowed by PERMIT ONLY. No charge for entry to view the spring.
You are welcome to fish and put boats in at the fishing access locations listed below. Please do not use other accesses which are on private property. See the boat ramp symbol (with letter) on the Map.
  

A  Gasconade Hill Access
10 miles south of Dixon on Hwy 28 then west
on County Road 28-462

B   Hazelgreen River Access
I-44 Exit 145, then west on South Outer Road to Gasconade River.

C   Laughlin/Roubidoux Parks
Near Hwy 17 in Waynesville at the Roubidoux Bridge.

D  Mitschele Access
5 miles south of Richland on Hwy 7


E   Riddle Bridge River Access
Hwy Y north of I-44 at the Gasconade River.

F   Ross River Access
2.5 miles west of Duke on County Road TT-820N.

G   Roubidoux River Access
Hwy 17 north 1 mile from Waynesville. South of the steel bridge.

H   Schlicht Springs River Access
Hwy 17 north from Waynesville to Hwy 133, then west approximately 1 mile. Follow signs.

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