Live float conditions for 42 Alaska rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Kenai River
Kenai River is a mid-sized river in the Kenai Peninsula region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kenai R At Cooper Landing Ak gauge runs roughly 1,000–2,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,200 cfs. Tubing is best 700–2,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kenai Peninsula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kenai R At Cooper Landing Ak, Kenai R Bl Skilak Lk Outlet Nr Sterling Ak, Kenai R At Soldotna Ak
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Kvichak River
Kvichak River is a big-water river in the Bristol Bay region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kvichak R At Igiugig Ak gauge runs roughly 12,000–22,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~13,500 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Bristol Bay · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kvichak R At Igiugig Ak
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Situk River
Situk River is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Situk R Nr Yakutat Ak gauge runs roughly 160–490 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–340 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Situk R Nr Yakutat Ak
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Gulkana River
Gulkana River is a mid-sized river in the Copper Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Gulkana R At Sourdough Ak gauge runs roughly 380–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~530 cfs. Tubing is best 270–980 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Copper Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Gulkana R At Sourdough Ak
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Chena River
Chena River is a mid-sized river in the Interior region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chena R Nr Two Rivers Ak gauge runs roughly 210–810 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–570 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Interior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Chena R Nr Two Rivers Ak, Chena R At Fairbanks Ak
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Taku River
Taku River is a large river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Taku R Nr Juneau Ak gauge runs roughly 4,200–14,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~5,500 cfs. Tubing is best 2,900–9,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Taku R Nr Juneau Ak
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Ship Creek
Ship Creek is a small creek in the Anchorage / Mat-Su region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ship C Nr Anchorage Ak gauge runs roughly 120–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Anchorage / Mat-Su · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ship C Nr Anchorage Ak
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Copper River
Copper River is a big-water river in the Copper Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Copper R At Million Dollar Bridge Nr Cordova Ak gauge runs roughly 11,000–39,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~16,500 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Copper Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Copper R At Million Dollar Bridge Nr Cordova Ak
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Stikine River
Stikine River is a big-water river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Stikine R Nr Wrangell Ak gauge runs roughly 19,000–55,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~23,000 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Stikine R Nr Wrangell Ak
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Talkeetna River
Talkeetna River is a mid-sized river in the Anchorage / Mat-Su region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Talkeetna R Nr Talkeetna Ak gauge runs roughly 880–2,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,100 cfs. Tubing is best 620–1,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Anchorage / Mat-Su · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Talkeetna R Nr Talkeetna Ak
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Willow Creek
Willow Creek is a small river in the Anchorage / Mat-Su region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Willow C Nr Willow Ak gauge runs roughly 150–410 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Anchorage / Mat-Su · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Willow C Nr Willow Ak
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Nuyakuk River
Nuyakuk River is a large river in the Bristol Bay region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nuyakuk R Nr Dillingham Ak gauge runs roughly 2,800–8,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,600 cfs. Tubing is best 2,000–5,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Bristol Bay · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Nuyakuk R Nr Dillingham Ak
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Little Susitna River
Little Susitna River is a small creek in the Anchorage / Mat-Su region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the L Susitna R Nr Palmer Ak gauge runs roughly 95–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–85 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Anchorage / Mat-Su · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: L Susitna R Nr Palmer Ak
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Klehini River
Klehini River is a mid-sized river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Klehini R Nr Klukwan Ak gauge runs roughly 350–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~500 cfs. Tubing is best 240–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Klehini R Nr Klukwan Ak
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Susitna River
Susitna River is a large river in the Anchorage / Mat-Su region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Susitna R At Gold Creek Ak gauge runs roughly 2,000–6,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,700 cfs. Tubing is best 1,400–4,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Anchorage / Mat-Su · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Susitna R At Gold Creek Ak
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Unuk River
Unuk River is a large river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Unuk R Bl Blue R Nr Wrangell Ak gauge runs roughly 2,700–5,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,800 cfs. Tubing is best 1,900–4,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Unuk R Bl Blue R Nr Wrangell Ak
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Staney Creek
Staney Creek is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Staney C Nr Klawock Ak gauge runs roughly 100–740 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Staney C Nr Klawock Ak
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Iliamna River
Iliamna River is a mid-sized river in the Bristol Bay region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Iliamna R Nr Pedro Bay Ak gauge runs roughly 210–1,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–820 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Bristol Bay · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Iliamna R Nr Pedro Bay Ak
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Salcha River
Salcha River is a mid-sized river in the Interior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salcha R Nr Salchaket Ak gauge runs roughly 430–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~560 cfs. Tubing is best 300–840 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Interior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Salcha R Nr Salchaket Ak
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Alsek River
Alsek River is a big-water river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Alsek R At Dry Bay Nr Yakutat Ak gauge runs roughly 14,000–27,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~17,000 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Alsek R At Dry Bay Nr Yakutat Ak
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Unalakleet River
Unalakleet River is a mid-sized river in the Western / Arctic region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Unalakleet R Ab Chiroskey R Nr Unalakleet Ak gauge runs roughly 400–2,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~540 cfs. Tubing is best 280–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Arctic · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Unalakleet R Ab Chiroskey R Nr Unalakleet Ak
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Mendenhall River
Mendenhall River is a small river in the Southeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mendenhall R Nr Auke Bay Ak gauge runs roughly 240–820 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–550 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mendenhall R Nr Auke Bay Ak
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Indian River
Indian River is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Indian R At Sitka Ak gauge runs roughly 110–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Indian R At Sitka Ak
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Sixmile Creek
Sixmile Creek is a mid-sized river in the Anchorage / Mat-Su region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sixmile C Nr Hope Ak gauge runs roughly 300–940 cfs. Rafts want at least ~400 cfs. Tubing is best 210–660 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Anchorage / Mat-Su · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sixmile C Nr Hope Ak
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Fortymile River
Fortymile River is a small river in the Interior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fortymile R Nr Steele Creek Ak gauge runs roughly 290–1,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 200–620 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Interior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Fortymile R Nr Steele Creek Ak
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Taiya River
Taiya River is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Taiya R Nr Skagway Ak gauge runs roughly 260–770 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–540 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Taiya R Nr Skagway Ak
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Snow River
Snow River is a small river in the Kenai Peninsula region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Snow R Nr Seward Ak gauge runs roughly 240–970 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–670 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kenai Peninsula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Snow R Nr Seward Ak
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Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek is a small river in the Anchorage / Mat-Su region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Glacier C At Alyeska Highway At Girdwood, Ak gauge runs roughly 180–450 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Anchorage / Mat-Su · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Glacier C At Alyeska Highway At Girdwood, Ak
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Birch Creek
Birch Creek is a mid-sized river in the Interior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Birch C Nr Circle Ak gauge runs roughly 250–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~360 cfs. Tubing is best 180–770 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Interior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Birch C Nr Circle Ak
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Salmon River
Salmon River is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salmon R Nr Hyder Ak gauge runs roughly 230–820 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 160–550 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Salmon R Nr Hyder Ak
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Fish Creek
Fish Creek is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fish C Nr Ketchikan Ak gauge runs roughly 170–820 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–520 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Fish C Nr Ketchikan Ak
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Campbell Creek
Campbell Creek is a small creek in the Anchorage / Mat-Su region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Campbell C Nr Spenard Ak gauge runs roughly 70–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Anchorage / Mat-Su · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Campbell C Nr Spenard Ak
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Yukon River
Yukon River is a big-water river in the Interior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yukon R At Eagle Ak gauge runs roughly 28,500–77,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~36,000 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Interior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Yukon R At Eagle Ak
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Niukluk River
Niukluk River is a mid-sized river in the Western / Arctic region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Niukluk R Ab Melsing C At Council Ak gauge runs roughly 590–3,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~980 cfs. Tubing is best 410–2,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Arctic · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Niukluk R Ab Melsing C At Council Ak
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Kobuk River
Kobuk River is a large river in the Western / Arctic region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kobuk R Nr Kiana Ak gauge runs roughly 2,800–11,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~4,100 cfs. Tubing is best 2,000–8,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Arctic · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kobuk R Nr Kiana Ak
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Cooper Creek
Cooper Creek is a small creek in the Kenai Peninsula region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cooper C At Mouth Nr Cooper Landing Ak gauge runs roughly 45–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kenai Peninsula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cooper C At Mouth Nr Cooper Landing Ak
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Knik River
Knik River is a large river in the Anchorage / Mat-Su region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Knik R Nr Palmer Ak gauge runs roughly 980–4,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,600 cfs. Tubing is best 690–3,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Anchorage / Mat-Su · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Knik R Nr Palmer Ak
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Goodpaster River
Goodpaster River is a small river in the Interior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Goodpaster R Nr Big Delta Ak gauge runs roughly 170–440 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Interior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Goodpaster R Nr Big Delta Ak
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Kuskokwim River
Kuskokwim River is a big-water river in the Bristol Bay region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kuskokwim R At Mcgrath Ak gauge runs roughly 5,800–25,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~8,300 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Bristol Bay · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kuskokwim R At Mcgrath Ak, Kuskokwim R At Crooked Creek Ak
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Tanana River
Tanana River is a big-water river in the Interior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tanana R At Fairbanks Ak gauge runs roughly 7,400–16,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~8,700 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Interior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tanana R At Fairbanks Ak, Tanana R At Nenana Ak
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Matanuska River
Matanuska River is a mid-sized river in the Anchorage / Mat-Su region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Matanuska R At Palmer Ak gauge runs roughly 760–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~930 cfs. Tubing is best 530–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Anchorage / Mat-Su · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Matanuska R At Palmer Ak
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Little Chena River
Little Chena River is a small river in the Interior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the L Chena R Nr Fairbanks Ak gauge runs roughly 100–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Interior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: L Chena R Nr Fairbanks Ak
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