St. Francis River
The St. Francis drops out of Missouri's St. Francois Mountains into Lake Wappapello, then crosses the flat Delta country of the Missouri Bootheel and eastern Arkansas past Lake City, Marked Tree and Parkin to the Mississippi.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the St. Francis River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 426 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Elephant Rocks State Park, Iron County, Missouri |
| Mouth | Mississippi River north of Helena, Arkansas |
| States | Arkansas, Missouri |
Wappapello Dam forms Lake Wappapello in Missouri.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the St. Francis River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the St. Francis River in Arkansas ↗ · Bait shops near the St. Francis River in Arkansas ↗
- Boat ramps on the St. Francis River in Missouri ↗ · Bait shops near the St. Francis River in Missouri ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Arkansas: Arkansas Game & Fish Commission ↗
- Missouri: Missouri Department of Conservation ↗
Lakes on or near the St. Francis River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from St. Francis River (Wikipedia) ↗