Services and Pricing

Guided Trips, Casting Lessons, Shuttle Services, and Lodging

Guided Trips

Our guided fly fishing trips are perfect for all anglers, regardless of experience or skill level. Each trip is individually customized to ensure that everyone has a delightful and informative experience while on the water.

Whether your interest lies in pursuing brown and rainbow trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, or gar and carp, LouFly provides guided trips tailored to each species.

*Gift certificates available for all trips*

*Max 2 anglers per float/stillwater trip*

*Prices are set for 1 or 2 anglers*

Full Day N.E. Ozarks

$375 Float: Smallmouth

$450 Float: Trout

Year Around

Smallmouth: March - Mid October

Trout: November - Mid May

Approx. 8 hours

Trip Includes: Lunch and Beverages, all fly fishing gear, and shuttle service

*Click here for Lunch Options*

Floating Options: Meramec River, Big River, Bourbeuse River, Ozark Creeks

Meramec: Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and Largemouth Bass

Big and Bourbeuse: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Spotted Bass

Half Day N.E. Ozarks

$275 Float: Smallmouth

$350 Float: Trout

$225 Wade: Smallmouth

$275 Wade: Trout

($50 for each additional person on wade trips)

Year Around

Smallmouth: March - Mid October

Trout: November - Mid May

Approx. 4 hours

Trip Includes: Beverages, all fly fishing gear, and shuttle service (if floating)

Floating Options: Meramec River, Big River, Bourbeuse River, Ozark Creeks

Wading Options: Meramec River and Ozark Creeks

Meramec: Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and Largemouth Bass

Big: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Spotted Bass

Full Day Urban/Suburban

*Warm Water Trips*

$275 Stillwater

May 1st - September 1st

Approx. 8 hours

Trip Includes: Lunch and Beverages, all fly fishing gear.

*Click here for Lunch Options*

Stillwater on several freshwater lagoons within the St. Louis Metro Area

Walk/Bank on multiple small creeks

Freshwater Lagoons: Gar and Carp

Small Creeks: Gar and Carp

Half Day Urban/Suburban

*Warm Water Trips*

$200 Stillwater

$175 Walk/Bank ($50 for each additional person)

May 1st - September 1st

Approx. 4 hours

Trip Includes: Beverages and all fly fishing gear.

Stillwater on several Freshwater lagoons within the St. Louis Metro Area

Walk/Bank on multiple small creeks

Freshwater Lagoons: Gar and Carp

Small Creeks: Gar and Carp

To book a guided trip, fill out the form below!

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Casting Lessons

Casting lessons help hone the foundational skills necessary for success on the water, increasing confidence, and enhancing the overall enjoyment of the sport. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, continuous improvement in casting technique can lead to greater success and satisfaction on the water.

Below are the casting lessons we offer.

Basics of Casting - 45 Minutes - Beginner Session - $40
The Art of Double Hauling - 30 minutes - Intermediate to Advanced Session - $50

Casting lessons are offered on weekday evenings.

To set up a casting lesson, fill out the form below!

Shuttle Services

One of the main reasons people do not float the Meramec River and Huzzah Creek with their personal canoes, rafts, kayaks, drift boats, paddle boards, etc. is due to the lack of vehicle shuttle service providers in the region.

Do you own your own boat and want to float the Meramec River or Huzzah Creek on the weekend but have nobody to move your vehicle to the take out? If so, we now offer weekend vehicle shuttle services on the Meramec River and Huzzah Creek. Please fill out the "Shuttle Service Request Form" below to book a weekend vehicle shuttle.

Shuttle Pricing

$60: Upper Meramec - Between Cedar Ford Access and Onondaga St. Park Access.
$50: Middle Meramec - Between Onondaga St. Park Access and Redhorse Access.
$40: Lower Meramec - Between Redhorse Access and Route 66 Access.
$50: Huzzah - Between Coleman Ford Access and Huzzah Conservation Area Access.

To set up a shuttle, fill out the form below!

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SHUTTLE SERVICE REQUEST FORM

*Must read before having your vehicle(s) shuttled*

Vehicle shuttles are only offered on weekends.
Vehicle shuttles are cash only. All payments must be left in the cupholder of the vehicle being shuttled. If cash is not left, the vehicle will not be shuttled.
Vehicle shuttles are offered on the Meramec River anywhere between Cedar Ford Low Water Bridge Access and Route 66 St. Park Access.
Vehicle shuttles are offered on Huzzah Creek anywhere between Coleman Ford Low Water Bridge Access and Huzzah Conservation Area Access.
This form must be submitted by 2:00pm the day before you are needing a vehicle shuttled. Forms submitted after 2:00pm the day before needing a vehicle shuttled will be determined on a case by case basis based on shuttle driver availability.
Your vehicle must be parked at the access by no later than 12pm (noon) to get shuttled.
Vehicle(s) being shuttled will not be dropped off before 10am.
Shuttle drivers will have your vehicle(s) at the take out at least 15 minutes prior the take out time.
If you are needing more than 1 vehicle shuttled, please fill out a separate form for each vehicle.
Vehicle shuttles are only offered from Public Access Point to Public Access Point.
Vehicle shuttles can be picked up from public low water bridge accesses and public high water mark access, but can only be dropped off at MDC, County Park, State Park and USFS accesses.
Vehicles must be launched within 15 minutes of the selected launch time. If you are needing to push back or push up your shuttle launch time after completing the form, please reach out to 636-236-9099. Shuttle launch times can only be pushed back by a maximum of 1 hour after a form is completed.
If you have any questions, please leave comments in the additional comments box at the bottom of the form.
After you submit the form, you will receive a text message to verify that your request has been processed and added to the schedule.

I have read through the above information and understand the guidelines concerning having my vehicle shuttled.

First name

Last name

Email

Phone Number

Date Shuttle is Needed (Weekends Only)

Stretch Floating

Pickup Location/Access (This is the access you are leaving your vehicle at after you put in)

Drop Off Location (This is where you are planning on taking your boat(s) out after you are finished floating)

Time of Launch (This is when your vehicle will be parked and ready to be picked up by the shuttle drivers)

Take Out Time (This is when you plan to walk up the boat ramp to take out at the end of your float)

Vehicle Make, Model, and Color (Ex. Toyota, Highlander, Grey)

License Plate State

License Plate Number

Location Shuttle Driver Can Find Key (This is where you are going to leave your key for the shuttle driver to move your vehicle)

Location Where Shuttle Driver Should Leave Key (This is where you want the shuttle driver to leave the key after they drop the vehicle off at the drop off location) *if you have a spare key, we recommend our shuttle drivers lock the key inside the vehicle

Will your vehicle have a trailer hooked up?

I acknowledge there are risks concerning vehicle shuttling. I accept all risks associated with vehicle shuttling and agree LouFly Shuttles and its representatives are not responsible for loss, damage, theft, accidents, or delays in moving the vehicle accept in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

I acknowledge there is a risk of vehicle damage and theft at public boat ramp accesses. LouFly Shuttles is not responsible for any damage or theft related to the vehicle while at a public access.

Photo of Your Vehicle (Optional)

Photo of where shuttle driver can find the key (Optional)

Photo of where shuttle driver should leave the key (Optional)

Additional Info We Should Know (Optional)

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Lodging

Whether you are traveling from out of state, or just don't want to make the drive back home after a day of fishing, spending a few days or just one night in the NE Ozarks is a fantastic experience.

There are three lodging options we strongly recommend staying with.

The Huzzah Hideout is an absolutely gorgeous cabin nestled in the heart of the waters we guide. Located just minutes away from Huzzah Creek, Courtois Creek and the Meramec River, this amazing cabin offers everything you need and more! Watch the video below to see just how nice this lovely Ozark Cabin rental is!

Click here to reserve the Huzzah Hideout!

If you are looking for more of a lowkey fly fishing motel feel, The Hickory Ridge Motel is a fantastic option. Located within Meramec State park, this clean and safe state operated motel is just minutes from the Middle Meramec. Hickory Ridge also offers lofted rooms that are extremely family friendly.

Click here to book a room at Hickory Ridge!

Another great option is the River View Cottage located on the Middle Meramec in St. Clair, MO. This stunning home is the perfect place to spend a weekend without having to drive very far outside of the City. Most of our guided NE Ozark floats are within 30 minutes of the cottage.

Click here to reserve the River View Cottage!

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River Lunches

We strive to not only provide you with a fun and fishy time on the water, but also provide tasty and filling lunch options that work with your dietary needs. Whether you are gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, or have a traditional diet, we have lunch options you are sure to enjoy.

Lunches that are included in the full day trip price consist of a 12in Sub Sandwich of your choice (Subway), a fresh apple, a bag of chips, and a cookie.

For just an additional $30 per person, you can have a warm freshly cooked lunch right on the side of the river. I will whip out my portable griddle and cook us up a lunch that is sure to give you the energy to get back on the water and nail some fish!

The shore cooked lunch options are listed below.

*One option per full Day trip*

1. Bratwursts, salad, and potato chips.

2. Chicken Fajitas

3. Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches, pasta Salad, and fruit Salad