Missouri
Huzzah Creek near Steelville
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Monday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 27 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.7 ft
- Water Temperature
- 77.9 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 6, 2026, 8:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07014000 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
Loading readings from the past 7 days…
Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
Better Nearby Options
Checking nearby StrikeTracks waters…
Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
Changing Conditions Advisory
Loading advisory…
Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
75°F
Feels like
84°F
Wind
1 mph N
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 6, 2026, 4:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sun 5 AM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 9 AM
Clear
Temp 81°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 1 PM
Clear
Temp 94°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sun 5 PM
Clear
Temp 95°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sun 9 PM
Clear
Temp 83°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Mon 1 AM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 96°F / Low 74°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 94°F / Low 65°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 98°F / Low 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 mph
Wed, Sep 9
Drizzle
High 104°F / Low 72°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 31 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
Loading historical flow…
Fishing Overview
Huzzah Creek near Steelville, Missouri. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065). USGS 07014000 is the bounded Huzzah Creek fishing reach, not Meramec River near Steelville 07013000, not Meramec at Cook Station 07010350, and not Meramec near Eureka 07019000. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Huzzah Creek.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Huzzah Creek near Steelville is the Meramec-basin Ozark gravel-stream smallmouth and float fishery in Crawford County. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 07014000 using live water temperature, discharge, and stage. The Meramec mainstem lacks live 00010 and is not this pin. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Huzzah Creek smallmouth near Steelville. USGS 07014000 live 00010. Meramec Steelville 07013000 and Eureka 07019000 are not substituted.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Huzzah Creek channel catfish near Steelville.
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Huzzah Creek bluegill in pools.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Huzzah Creek largemouth in slower pools.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Clear Ozark gravel tributary of the Meramec near Steelville, Crawford County. Distinct from Meramec River near Steelville 07013000, from Maramec Spring Park, and from Jacks Fork in the Current basin.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
MDC where-to-fish and public Huzzah / Courtois corridor access serve this Steelville reach. Catalog coordinates are USGS 07014000.
Stocking information
Wild Ozark smallmouth fishery. This is not Maramec Spring Park put-and-take trout water. Confirm current official MDC notices.
Official sources
Missouri statewide inland fishing regulations apply. This pin is Huzzah Creek, not Meramec River and not Maramec Spring Park. Confirm current official MDC regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Crawford, Missouri
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Crawford
Management Category
Ozark Meramec-basin stream
Regulation Scope
Huzzah Creek near Steelville
Regulation Summary
Huzzah Creek near Steelville: Missouri inland fishing regulations on the Huzzah Creek reach. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill
Access, Parking, and Regulations
Loading access and regulations…