Live float conditions for 39 Connecticut 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.
Farmington River
Farmington River is a small river in the Northwest Trout 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 West Branch Farmington River At Riverton, Ct gauge runs roughly 150–490 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Branch Farmington River At Riverton, Ct, Farmington River At Unionville, Ct, Farmington River At Tariffville, Ct
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Housatonic River
Housatonic River is a mid-sized river in the Northwest Trout 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 Housatonic River At Falls Village, Ct gauge runs roughly 330–2,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~510 cfs. Tubing is best 230–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Housatonic River At Falls Village, Ct, Housatonic River At Gaylordsville, Ct, Housatonic River At Stevenson, Ct
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Connecticut River
Connecticut River is a big-water river in the Central / Urban 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 Connecticut River At Thompsonville, Ct gauge runs roughly 6,100–25,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~8,500 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: Central / Urban · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Connecticut River At Thompsonville, Ct
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Salmon River
Salmon River is a small river in the Eastern Connecticut 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 Salmon River Near East Hampton, Ct gauge runs roughly 100–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–230 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salmon River Near East Hampton, Ct
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Naugatuck River
Naugatuck River is a small river in the Central / Urban 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 Naugatuck River At Thomaston, Ct gauge runs roughly 100–340 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: Central / Urban · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Naugatuck River At Thomaston, Ct, Naugatuck River At Waterbury, Ct, Naugatuck River At Beacon Falls, Ct
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Willimantic River
Willimantic River is a small river in the Eastern Connecticut 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 Willimantic River At Merrow Rd. Near Merrow, Ct gauge runs roughly 100–330 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Willimantic River At Merrow Rd. Near Merrow, Ct, Willimantic River Near Coventry, Ct
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Natchaug River
Natchaug River is a small creek in the Eastern Connecticut region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Natchaug River At Marcy Rd. Near Chaplin, Ct gauge runs roughly 150–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Natchaug River At Marcy Rd. Near Chaplin, Ct, Natchaug River At Willimantic, Ct
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Shetucket River
Shetucket River is a mid-sized river in the Eastern Connecticut 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 Shetucket River Near Willimantic, Ct gauge runs roughly 200–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 140–870 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Shetucket River Near Willimantic, Ct, Shetucket River At Taftville, Ct
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Quinebaug River
Quinebaug River is a small river in the Eastern Connecticut 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 Quinebaug River At Quinebaug, Ct gauge runs roughly 120–540 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–340 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Quinebaug River At Quinebaug, Ct, Quinebaug River At West Thompson, Ct, Quinebaug River At Putnam, Ct, Quinebaug River At Jewett City, Ct
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Shepaug River
Shepaug River is a small creek in the Northwest Trout 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 Shepaug River At Peters Dam At Woodville, Ct gauge runs roughly 80–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–80 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shepaug River At Peters Dam At Woodville, Ct, Shepaug R Nr Roxbury, Ct
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Mount Hope River
Mount Hope River is a small creek in the Eastern Connecticut region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mount Hope River Near Warrenville, Ct gauge runs roughly 65–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mount Hope River Near Warrenville, Ct
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Eightmile River
Eightmile River is a small creek in the Eastern Connecticut region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eightmile River At North Plain, Ct gauge runs roughly 50–85 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eightmile River At North Plain, Ct, East Branch Eightmile River Near North Lyme, Ct
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Fenton River
Fenton River is a small creek in the Eastern Connecticut region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fenton River At Mansfield, Ct gauge runs roughly 40–65 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: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fenton River At Mansfield, Ct
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Saugatuck River
Saugatuck River is a small creek in the Coastal 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 Saugatuck River Near Redding, Ct gauge runs roughly 50–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Saugatuck River Near Redding, Ct, Saugatuck R Below Saugatuck Res Nr Lyons Plain, Ct, Saugatuck River Near Westport, Ct
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Quinnipiac River
Quinnipiac River is a small creek in the Central / Urban region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Quinnipiac River At Southington, Ct gauge runs roughly 40–55 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: Central / Urban · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Quinnipiac River At Southington, Ct, Quinnipiac River At Wallingford, Ct
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Nepaug River
Nepaug River is a small creek in the Northwest Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nepaug R Nr Nepaug, Ct. gauge runs roughly 40–70 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: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nepaug R Nr Nepaug, Ct.
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Yantic River
Yantic River is a small river in the Eastern Connecticut region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yantic River At Yantic, Ct gauge runs roughly 100–330 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Yantic River At Yantic, Ct
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Hubbard River
Hubbard River is a small creek in the Northwest Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hubbard River Near West Hartland, Ct gauge runs roughly 40–65 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: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hubbard River Near West Hartland, Ct
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Pomperaug River
Pomperaug River is a small creek in the Northwest Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pomperaug River At Southbury, Ct gauge runs roughly 150–250 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pomperaug River At Southbury, Ct
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Still River (Winsted)
Still River (Winsted) is a small river in the Northwest Trout 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 Still River At Robertsville, Ct gauge runs roughly 100–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Still River At Robertsville, Ct
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Pootatuck River
Pootatuck River is a small creek in the Northwest Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pootatuck River At Berkshire gauge runs roughly 40–55 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: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pootatuck River At Berkshire, Pootatuck River At Sandy Hook, Ct
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Hockanum River
Hockanum River is a small creek in the Central / Urban region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hockanum River Near East Hartford, Ct gauge runs roughly 140–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central / Urban · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hockanum River Near East Hartford, Ct
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Norwalk River
Norwalk River is a small creek in the Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Norwalk River At South Wilton, Ct gauge runs roughly 70–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Norwalk River At South Wilton, Ct
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French River
French River is a small river in the Eastern Connecticut region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the French River At North Grosvenordale, Ct gauge runs roughly 100–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: French River At North Grosvenordale, Ct
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Still River (Danbury)
Still River (Danbury) is a small creek in the Northwest Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Still River At Route 7 At Brookfield Center, Ct gauge runs roughly 140–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Still River At Route 7 At Brookfield Center, Ct
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Little River (Hanover)
Little River (Hanover) is a small creek in the Eastern Connecticut region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River Near Hanover, Ct gauge runs roughly 65–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little River Near Hanover, Ct
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Salmon Creek (Lime Rock)
Salmon Creek (Lime Rock) is a small creek in the Northwest Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salmon Creek At Lime Rock, Ct gauge runs roughly 60–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salmon Creek At Lime Rock, Ct
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Mill River (New Haven)
Mill River (New Haven) is a small creek in the Central / Urban region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mill River Near Hamden, Ct gauge runs roughly 55–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central / Urban · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mill River Near Hamden, Ct
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Little River (Putnam)
Little River (Putnam) is a small creek in the Eastern Connecticut region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River At Harrisville, Ct gauge runs roughly 70–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little River At Harrisville, Ct
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Nonewaug River
Nonewaug River is a small creek in the Northwest Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nonewaug River At Minortown, Ct gauge runs roughly 40–60 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: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nonewaug River At Minortown, Ct
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Aspetuck River
Aspetuck River is a small creek in the Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Aspetuck River At Aspetuck, Ct gauge runs roughly 40–70 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: Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Aspetuck River At Aspetuck, Ct
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Weekeepeemee River
Weekeepeemee River is a small creek in the Northwest Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Weekeepeemee River At Hotchkissville, Ct gauge runs roughly 60–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Weekeepeemee River At Hotchkissville, Ct
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Pendleton Hill Brook
Pendleton Hill Brook is a small creek in the Eastern Connecticut region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pendleton Hill Brook Near Clarks Falls, Ct gauge runs roughly 40–55 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: Eastern Connecticut · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pendleton Hill Brook Near Clarks Falls, Ct
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Coginchaug River
Coginchaug River is a small creek in the Central / Urban region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Coginchaug River At Middlefield, Ct gauge runs roughly 70–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central / Urban · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Coginchaug River At Middlefield, Ct
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Byram River
Byram River is a small creek in the Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Byram River At Pemberwick, Ct gauge runs roughly 50–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Byram River At Pemberwick, Ct
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Rippowam River
Rippowam River is a small creek in the Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rippowam River At Stamford, Ct. gauge runs roughly 50–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rippowam River At Stamford, Ct.
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Mill River (Fairfield)
Mill River (Fairfield) is a small creek in the Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mill River Near Fairfield, Ct gauge runs roughly 40–70 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: Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mill River Near Fairfield, Ct
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Farm River
Farm River is a small creek in the Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Farm River At Totoket Road At Totoket, Ct gauge runs roughly 40–45 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: Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Farm River At Totoket Road At Totoket, Ct
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Indian River
Indian River is a small creek in the Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Indian River Near Clinton, Ct gauge runs roughly 40–55 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: Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Indian River Near Clinton, Ct
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