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Live float conditions for 47 Idaho 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.

Henry's Fork

Henry's Fork is a mid-sized river in the Eastern Idaho 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 Henrys Fork Nr Island Park Id gauge runs roughly 150–940 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–540 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Eastern Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Henrys Fork Nr Island Park Id, Henrys Fork Nr Ashton Id, Henrys Fork At St Anthony Id

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South Fork Snake River

South Fork Snake River is a large river in the Eastern Idaho 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 Snake River Nr Irwin Id gauge runs roughly 1,500–9,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,400 cfs. Tubing is best 1,000–6,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Eastern Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Snake River Nr Irwin Id, Snake River Nr Heise Id

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Silver Creek

Silver Creek is a small river in the Central Idaho 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 Silver Creek At Sportsman Access Nr Picabo Id gauge runs roughly 110–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–140 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Silver Creek At Sportsman Access Nr Picabo Id

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Salmon River

Salmon River is a mid-sized river in the Central Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salmon River At Salmon Id gauge runs roughly 880–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,000 cfs. Tubing is best 620–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Salmon River At Salmon Id, Salmon River At White Bird Id

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South Fork Boise River

South Fork Boise River is a small river in the Southwest / Snake Plain 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 Sf Boise River At Anderson Ranch Dam Id gauge runs roughly 300–810 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 210–570 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sf Boise River At Anderson Ranch Dam Id

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Teton River

Teton River is a small river in the Eastern Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Teton River Ab South Leigh Creek Nr Driggs Id gauge runs roughly 210–470 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–330 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Teton River Ab South Leigh Creek Nr Driggs Id, Teton River Nr St Anthony Id

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Clearwater River

Clearwater River is a large river in the North Idaho 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 Clearwater River At Orofino Id gauge runs roughly 1,700–6,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,200 cfs. Tubing is best 1,200–4,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Clearwater River At Orofino Id, Clearwater River At Spalding Id

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St. Joe River

St. Joe River is a mid-sized river in the North Idaho 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 St Joe River At Calder, Id gauge runs roughly 410–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~540 cfs. Tubing is best 290–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: St Joe River At Calder, Id, St Joe River At Red Ives Ranger Station, Id

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Big Wood River

Big Wood River is a small creek in the Central Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Wood River Nr Ketchum Id gauge runs roughly 80–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–75 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Wood River Nr Ketchum Id, Big Wood River At Hailey Id Total Flow

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Middle Fork Salmon River

Middle Fork Salmon River is a mid-sized river in the Central Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mf Salmon River At Mf Lodge Nr Yellow Pine Id gauge runs roughly 450–830 cfs. Rafts want at least ~520 cfs. Tubing is best 320–580 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mf Salmon River At Mf Lodge Nr Yellow Pine Id, Mf Salmon River At Mouth Nr Shoup, Id

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Lochsa River

Lochsa River is a mid-sized river in the North Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lochsa River Nr Lowell Id gauge runs roughly 500–1,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~630 cfs. Tubing is best 350–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Lochsa River Nr Lowell Id

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Boise River

Boise River is a mid-sized river in the Southwest / Snake Plain 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 Boise River At Glenwood Bridge Nr Boise Id gauge runs roughly 240–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–840 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Boise River At Glenwood Bridge Nr Boise Id

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Coeur d'Alene River

Coeur d'Alene River is a mid-sized river in the North Idaho 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 Nf Coeur D Alene River At Enaville Id gauge runs roughly 330–2,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~490 cfs. Tubing is best 230–1,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Nf Coeur D Alene River At Enaville Id, Coeur D Alene River Nr Cataldo Id

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Blackfoot River

Blackfoot River is a small creek in the Eastern Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackfoot River Ab Reservoir Nr Henry Id gauge runs roughly 100–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Eastern Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blackfoot River Ab Reservoir Nr Henry Id

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Payette River

Payette River is a mid-sized river in the Southwest / Snake Plain 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 Payette River Nr Horseshoe Bend Id gauge runs roughly 940–4,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,400 cfs. Tubing is best 660–2,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Payette River Nr Horseshoe Bend Id, Payette River Nr Emmett Id, Payette River Nr Payette Id

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Selway River

Selway River is a mid-sized river in the North Idaho 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 Selway River Nr Lowell Id gauge runs roughly 660–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~790 cfs. Tubing is best 460–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Selway River Nr Lowell Id

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Snake River

Snake River is a large river in the Southwest / Snake Plain 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 Snake River At King Hill Id gauge runs roughly 6,600–14,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~7,400 cfs. Tubing is best 4,600–10,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Snake River At King Hill Id, Snake River At Weiser Id

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Big Lost River

Big Lost River is a small river in the Central Idaho 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 Big Lost River At Howell Ranch Nr Chilly Id gauge runs roughly 100–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–140 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Lost River At Howell Ranch Nr Chilly Id, Big Lost River Bl Mackay Res Nr Mackay Id, Big Lost River Nr Leslie Id

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Kootenai River

Kootenai River is a big-water river in the North Idaho 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 Kootenai River Bel Moyie River Nr Bonners Ferry Id gauge runs roughly 6,700–19,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~7,800 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: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kootenai River Bel Moyie River Nr Bonners Ferry Id, Kootenai River At Porthill Id

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Fall River

Fall River is a small river in the Eastern Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fall River Nr Squirrel Id gauge runs roughly 220–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–200 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fall River Nr Squirrel Id, Fall River Nr Chester Id

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Pend Oreille River

Pend Oreille River is a big-water river in the North Idaho 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 Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa gauge runs roughly 8,700–32,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~12,500 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: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa

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Little Salmon River

Little Salmon River is a small river in the Central Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Salmon River At Riggins Id gauge runs roughly 190–440 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–310 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Salmon River At Riggins Id

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Bear River

Bear River is a small river in the Eastern Idaho 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 Bear River At Pescadero Id gauge runs roughly 110–1,200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–660 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Eastern Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bear River At Pescadero Id

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South Fork Clearwater River

South Fork Clearwater River is a small river in the North Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sf Clearwater River At Stites Id gauge runs roughly 250–730 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–510 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sf Clearwater River At Stites Id

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North Fork Payette River

North Fork Payette River is a small creek in the Southwest / Snake Plain 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 Nf Payette River At Mccall Id gauge runs roughly 160–250 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nf Payette River At Mccall Id, Nf Payette River Nr Banks Id

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Portneuf River

Portneuf River is a small river in the Eastern Idaho 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 Portneuf River At Topaz Id gauge runs roughly 130–240 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–170 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Portneuf River At Topaz Id, Portneuf R. At Inkom, Id, Portneuf River At Pocatello Id

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South Fork Payette River

South Fork Payette River is a small river in the Southwest / Snake Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Fork Payette River At Lowman, Id gauge runs roughly 320–510 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 220–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: South Fork Payette River At Lowman, Id

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North Fork Clearwater River

North Fork Clearwater River is a mid-sized river in the North Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nf Clearwater River Nr Canyon Ranger Station Id gauge runs roughly 830–2,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,000 cfs. Tubing is best 580–1,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Nf Clearwater River Nr Canyon Ranger Station Id

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Bruneau River

Bruneau River is a small river in the Southwest / Snake Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bruneau River Nr Hot Spring Id gauge runs roughly 100–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bruneau River Nr Hot Spring Id

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Priest River

Priest River is a mid-sized river in the North Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin, Id gauge runs roughly 250–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~390 cfs. Tubing is best 180–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin, Id, Priest River Near Priest River, Id

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Malad River

Malad River is a small creek in the Southwest / Snake Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Malad River Nr Gooding Id gauge runs roughly 170–460 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Malad River Nr Gooding Id

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South Fork Salmon River

South Fork Salmon River is a small river in the Central Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sf Salmon River Nr Krassel Ranger Station Id gauge runs roughly 140–280 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sf Salmon River Nr Krassel Ranger Station Id

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Spokane River

Spokane River is a large river in the North Idaho 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 Spokane River Near Post Falls, Id gauge runs roughly 1,400–8,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,100 cfs. Tubing is best 980–5,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Spokane River Near Post Falls, Id

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Little Wood River

Little Wood River is a small creek in the Central Idaho 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 Little Wood River Nr Carey Id gauge runs roughly 95–250 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Wood River Nr Carey Id

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Valley Creek

Valley Creek is a small creek in the Central Idaho 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 Valley Creek At Stanley Id gauge runs roughly 110–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Valley Creek At Stanley Id

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Clark Fork River

Clark Fork River is a big-water river in the North Idaho 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 Clark Fork River Below Cabinet Gorge Dam Id gauge runs roughly 7,100–23,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~10,000 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: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Clark Fork River Below Cabinet Gorge Dam Id

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Salmon Falls Creek

Salmon Falls Creek is a small river in the Southwest / Snake Plain 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 Falls Creek Nr Hagerman Id gauge runs roughly 120–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salmon Falls Creek Nr Hagerman Id

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Weiser River

Weiser River is a small river in the Southwest / Snake Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Weiser River Nr Cambridge Id gauge runs roughly 120–530 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Weiser River Nr Cambridge Id, Weiser River Nr Weiser Id

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Lemhi River

Lemhi River is a small river in the Central Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lemhi River Nr Lemhi Id gauge runs roughly 190–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–220 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lemhi River Nr Lemhi Id, Lemhi River Near Mcfarland, Id

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Moyie River

Moyie River is a small river in the North Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Moyie River At Eastport Id gauge runs roughly 100–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Moyie River At Eastport Id

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Willow Creek

Willow Creek is a small creek in the Eastern Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Willow Creek Nr Ririe Id gauge runs roughly 120–220 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: Eastern Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Willow Creek Nr Ririe Id

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Deadwood River

Deadwood River is a small creek in the Southwest / Snake Plain 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 Deadwood River Bl Deadwood Res Nr Lowman Id 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: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Deadwood River Bl Deadwood Res Nr Lowman Id

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Pahsimeroi River

Pahsimeroi River is a small river in the Central Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pahsimeroi River At Ellis Id gauge runs roughly 210–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–220 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 Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pahsimeroi River At Ellis Id

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St. Maries River

St. Maries River is a small river in the North Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St Maries River Nr Santa, Id gauge runs roughly 100–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: St Maries River Nr Santa, Id

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South Fork Coeur d'Alene River

South Fork Coeur d'Alene River is a small river in the North Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sf Coeur D Alene At Elizabeth Park Nr Kellogg Id gauge runs roughly 100–350 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: North Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sf Coeur D Alene At Elizabeth Park Nr Kellogg Id, Sf Coeur D Alene River Abv Pine Cr Nr Pinehurst Id, Sf Coeur D Alene River Nr Pinehurst, Id

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Little Lost River

Little Lost River is a small creek in the Central Idaho region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Lost River Nr Howe, Id gauge runs roughly 80–120 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: Central Idaho · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Lost River Nr Howe, Id

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East Fork Owyhee River

East Fork Owyhee River is a small creek in the Southwest / Snake Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ef Owyhee River At Crutcher Crossing, Id gauge runs roughly 95–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest / Snake Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ef Owyhee River At Crutcher Crossing, Id

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