South Missouri Canoeing

thanks for advice
Just wanted to keep options open in water hunt. Did Buffalo a couple of years ago as far as Gilbert in early April. River just coming off a flood stage and the yellow was just showing at Ponca. Made too good a time; didnt get to enjoy the scenery(had to dodge willows!) Would like to experience it again at less powerful water levels (did the 64 miles to Gilbert in about 15 hours). Sox and clothes in the trees were interesting.