Meramec River
The Meramec is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in Missouri. It runs from near Salem to the Mississippi River south of St. Louis.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | 218 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Southeast of Salem, Dent County |
| Mouth | Mississippi River, at Arnold |
| Fish | Black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, rock bass, walleye, paddlefish, rainbow and brown trout |
It has no flood control dams. One of Missouri's three Red Ribbon Trout Areas is on the river, where large springs keep the water cold for rainbow and brown trout.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Missouri Department of Conservation for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Source: Meramec River (Wikipedia)