Blackwater River Fishing Spot
- Elevation: 602'
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/16/09 12:17 PM
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The 7 miles of Blackwater River within the Perry Conservation Area is one of the few portions of unchannelized river still left in the Blackwater River drainage basin and offers good fishing for channel and flathead catfish, carp, crappie, bluegill and green sunfish. The steep muddy banks limit access and challenge the adventurous, but the best fishing can be at bridge crossings.
Blackwater River Description
The Blackwater River is a tributary of the Lamine River, about 55 miles (90 km) long, in west-central Missouri in the United States. Via the Lamine and Missouri Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River. The Blackwater River is formed by short north and south forks in Johnson County about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Warrensburg and flows generally east-northeastwardly through Johnson, Pettis, Saline and Cooper Counties, past the towns of Sweet Springs and Blackwater. It flows into the Lamine River in northwestern Cooper County, about 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Blackwater. Several sections of the river's upper course have been straightened and channelized. Water quality is usually good to very good, though lowering during periods of drought when the water can become somewhat stagnant due to a very slow current. The Blackwater River is local rainfall dependent for navigable flows, and as such the river flows best in spring and late-fall months. There are no major hazards to navigation on the Blackwater River at normal flows. Man-made diversion channels on the upper reaches can pose problems at higher flows. River access spots: SH 131 bridge between Pittsville and Holden at 0.0 miles; SH 13 north of Warrensburg and US Highway 50 at about 11.5 miles; SH 23 between Emma and Knob Noster, just south of IH 70, at about 23.5 miles; SH 127 at Sweet Springs just south of IH 70 at about 31.5 miles; Unnamed Pettis County road between County Highway H and IH 70 at about 35.5 miles; SH 41 crossing just west of Boonville in Saline County at about 55.0 miles There are no known commercial campgrounds located along the Blackwater River. Abundant natural, primitive campsites can be found all along the river, though many are on private land - always obtain permission prior to camping there. Knob Noster State Park, located between Warrensburg and the Town of Knob Noster, offers excellent camping facilities with amenities.
The Blackwater River is a tributary of the Lamine River, about 55 miles (90 km) long, in west-central Missouri in the United States. Via the Lamine and Missouri Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River.