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Tipton Ford Public Fishing Access
1commentPublic fishing access in a suburban area. Is located in a rural setting next to Shoal Creek. There is a trail next to the parking area that leads into the woods. About a 100 feet down the trail, there is another trail to the right. It is very secluded.
- Best time
- The area is open from 5am until 11pm.
- Watch out
- The Sheriffs deputies occasionally drive through the area so just be careful.
- Last verified
- Not yet · updated 2014
Old Highway 71, Joplin Wheelchair: No / No, it is a dirt trail into the woods
The guide
Where exactly
From Joplin, take 32nd Street east to the new Hwy 71 south exit. Take Hwy 71 south to the Diamond(Hwy V)exit. Go west on Hwy V to the T in the road. This is Old Hwy 71. Turn left(south) to the Tipton Ford Public Fishing Access sign on the right. It is across from David Lane on the left.
When to go
The area is open from 5am until 11pm. The best times seem to be after 5pm weekdays or anytime on the weekends.
Sunset today · Sunrise tomorrow
Etiquette
The best place to meet up is down the trail that is south of the parking area.
Nudity: The area is owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation. So you have to be careful
Safety
The Sheriffs deputies occasionally drive through the area so just be careful. They shouldn't bother you unless you are caught doing something you shouldn't. Families go there to swim and guy's go there to fish.
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Any updates for 2014? Is this place still a good possibillity?
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