Missouri
Huzzah Creek near Steelville
Location Snapshot
Huzzah Creek near Steelville is an eastern Missouri Ozark stream with a warmwater bass-and-panfish fishery. The principal supported target is smallmouth bass, with channel catfish, largemouth bass, and bluegill adding additional species variety to the same fishery.
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
Wednesday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
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
- 54.7 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.66 ft
- Water Temperature
- 60.4 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 9:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07014000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
46°F
Feels like
43°F
Wind
2 mph S
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 21, 2026, 5:15 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
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 2 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 6 PM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 10 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Thu 2 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 45°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sat, Oct 24
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 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
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Fishing Overview
Huzzah Creek near Steelville is the Crawford County creek in Huzzah Conservation Area, where it meets the Meramec River.
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
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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
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