Live float conditions for 44 Illinois 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.
Kankakee River
Kankakee River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kankakee River At Momence gauge runs roughly 770–3,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,100 cfs. Tubing is best 540–2,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kankakee River at Momence, Kankakee River near Wilmington
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Fox River
Fox River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast 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 Fox River At South Elgin gauge runs roughly 510–2,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~670 cfs. Tubing is best 360–1,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Fox River at South Elgin, Fox River at Montgomery, Fox River at Yorkville
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Rock River
Rock River is a large river in the Northern 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 Rock River At Rockton gauge runs roughly 1,400–7,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,100 cfs. Tubing is best 980–4,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Rock River at Rockton, Rock River at Byron, Rock River at Dixon, Rock River near Joslin
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Mississippi River
Mississippi River is a big-water river in the Border Rivers 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 Mississippi River At Grafton, Il gauge runs roughly 43,500–176,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~61,500 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: Border Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mississippi River At Grafton, Il, Mississippi River At Chester, Il, Mississippi River At Thebes, Il
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Kishwaukee River
Kishwaukee River is a small creek in the Northern region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kishwaukee River At Marengo gauge runs roughly 190–330 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kishwaukee River at Marengo, Kishwaukee River at Belvidere, Kishwaukee River near Perryville
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Vermilion River (Illinois drainage)
Vermilion River (Illinois drainage) is a small river in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Vermilion River At Pontiac gauge runs roughly 100–1,400 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–390 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 · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Vermilion River at Pontiac, Vermilion River near Leonore
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Apple River
Apple River is a small creek in the Northwest 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 Apple River Near Hanover gauge runs roughly 150–240 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 · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Apple River near Hanover
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Illinois River
Illinois River is a large river in the Central 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 Illinois River At Morris gauge runs roughly 3,200–18,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~4,600 cfs. Tubing is best 2,200–12,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Illinois River at Morris, Illinois River at Henry, Illinois River at Kingston Mines (Peoria pool), Illinois River at Valley City
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Middle Fork Vermilion River
Middle Fork Vermilion River is a small river in the East-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Middle Fork Vermilion River Above Oakwood, Il gauge runs roughly 100–920 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: East-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Middle Fork Vermilion River Above Oakwood, Il
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Ohio River
Ohio River is a big-water river in the Border Rivers 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 Ohio River At Olmsted, Il gauge runs roughly 115,000–533,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~163,000 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: Border Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Ohio River At Olmsted, Il
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DuPage River
DuPage River is a small creek in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Branch Dupage River Near Naperville gauge runs roughly 160–230 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: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Branch DuPage River near Naperville, DuPage River near Plainfield, DuPage River at Shorewood
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Wabash River
Wabash River is a big-water river in the Border Rivers region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wabash River At Mt. Carmel, Il gauge runs roughly 5,500–73,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~11,000 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: Border Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wabash River At Mt. Carmel, Il
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Mackinaw River
Mackinaw River is a small river in the Central 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 Mackinaw River Near Congerville gauge runs roughly 100–1,400 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–480 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 · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mackinaw River near Congerville, Mackinaw River near Green Valley
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Salt Fork Vermilion River
Salt Fork Vermilion River is a small creek in the East-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salt Fork Near St. Joseph, Il gauge runs roughly 120–260 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: East-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salt Fork Near St. Joseph, Il
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Vermilion River (Wabash drainage)
Vermilion River (Wabash drainage) is a small river in the Eastern region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Middle Fork Vermilion River Above Oakwood gauge runs roughly 100–920 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–380 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 · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Middle Fork Vermilion River above Oakwood, Vermilion River near Danville
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Embarras River
Embarras River is a small creek in the East-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Embarras River Near Camargo, Il gauge runs roughly 170–550 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: East-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Embarras River Near Camargo, Il, Embarras River At Ste. Marie, Il, Embarras River At Lawrenceville, Il
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Spoon River
Spoon River is a small river in the West-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Spoon River At London Mills, Il gauge runs roughly 110–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 75–700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Spoon River At London Mills, Il, Spoon River At Seville, Il
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Sangamon River
Sangamon River is a small creek in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sangamon River At Fisher gauge runs roughly 210–560 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sangamon River at Fisher, Sangamon River at Monticello, Sangamon River at Petersburg
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Big Muddy River
Big Muddy River is a mid-sized river in the Southern 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 Muddy River At Plumfield, Il gauge runs roughly 150–2,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–930 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Big Muddy River At Plumfield, Il, Big Muddy River At Rte 127 At Murphysboro, Il
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Des Plaines River
Des Plaines River is a small river in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Des Plaines River Near Gurnee gauge runs roughly 100–390 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: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Des Plaines River near Gurnee, Des Plaines River at Riverside, Des Plaines River at Route 53 at Joliet
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Kaskaskia River
Kaskaskia River is a mid-sized river in the Southern 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 Kaskaskia River At Shelbyville gauge runs roughly 150–7,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kaskaskia River at Shelbyville, Kaskaskia River at Carlyle, Kaskaskia River at New Athens
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Little Wabash River
Little Wabash River is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Wabash River Near Effingham, Il gauge runs roughly 130–460 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Wabash River Near Effingham, Il, Little Wabash River Below Clay City, Il, Little Wabash River At Carmi, Il
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Pecatonica River
Pecatonica River is a mid-sized river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pecatonica River At Freeport gauge runs roughly 330–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~450 cfs. Tubing is best 230–980 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pecatonica River at Freeport, Pecatonica River near Shirland
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Cache River
Cache River is a small creek in the Southern region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cache River At Forman, Il gauge runs roughly 330–1,100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 230–330 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cache River At Forman, Il
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Iroquois River
Iroquois River is a small river in the East-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Iroquois River At Iroquois gauge runs roughly 130–1,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 90–740 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: East-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Iroquois River at Iroquois, Iroquois River near Chebanse
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Nippersink Creek
Nippersink Creek is a small creek in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nippersink Creek Above Wonder Lake, Il gauge runs roughly 75–100 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: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nippersink Creek Above Wonder Lake, Il, Nippersink Creek Near Spring Grove, Il
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La Moine River
La Moine River is a small river in the West-Central 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 La Moine River At Colmar, Il gauge runs roughly 100–780 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: La Moine River At Colmar, Il, La Moine River At Ripley, Il
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Macoupin Creek
Macoupin Creek is a small river in the West-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Macoupin Creek Near Kane, Il gauge runs roughly 100–980 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–310 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Macoupin Creek Near Kane, Il
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Salt Creek
Salt Creek is a small creek in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salt Creek Near Farmer City, Il gauge runs roughly 95–260 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 · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salt Creek Near Farmer City, Il, Salt Creek Near Rowell, Il, Salt Creek Near Greenview, Il
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Green River
Green River is a small river in the North-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Green River Near Geneseo, Il gauge runs roughly 170–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–730 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-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Green River Near Geneseo, Il
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Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek is a small creek in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sugar Creek At Covered Bridge Rd Nr Chatham, Il gauge runs roughly 60–130 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: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sugar Creek At Covered Bridge Rd Nr Chatham, Il, Sugar Creek Near Springfield, Il
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Skillet Fork
Skillet Fork is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Skillet Fork At Wayne City, Il gauge runs roughly 190–610 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–190 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: Skillet Fork At Wayne City, Il
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Silver Creek
Silver Creek is a small creek in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Silver Creek Near Troy, Il gauge runs roughly 70–200 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Silver Creek Near Troy, Il, Silver Creek Near Freeburg, Il
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Kickapoo Creek
Kickapoo Creek is a small creek in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kickapoo Creek Near Bloomington, Il 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 · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kickapoo Creek Near Bloomington, Il, Kickapoo Creek At Waynesville, Il
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Big Bureau Creek
Big Bureau Creek is a small creek in the North-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Bureau Creek At Princeton, Il gauge runs roughly 130–420 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Bureau Creek At Princeton, Il
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Saline River
Saline River is a small creek in the Southern region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills, Il gauge runs roughly 120–250 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: Southern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills, Il
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Edwards River
Edwards River is a small river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Edwards River Near New Boston, Il gauge runs roughly 100–610 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 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 · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Edwards River Near New Boston, Il
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Elkhorn Creek
Elkhorn Creek is a small creek in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Elkhorn Creek Near Penrose, Il gauge runs roughly 100–150 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: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Elkhorn Creek Near Penrose, Il
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Shoal Creek
Shoal Creek is a small river in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shoal Creek Near Pierron, Il gauge runs roughly 100–1,300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–490 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 · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shoal Creek Near Pierron, Il, Shoal Creek Near Breese, Il
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Henderson Creek
Henderson Creek is a small river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Henderson Creek Near Oquawka, Il gauge runs roughly 100–600 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: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Henderson Creek Near Oquawka, Il
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Mazon River
Mazon River is a small river in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mazon River Near Coal City, Il gauge runs roughly 100–1,900 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mazon River Near Coal City, Il
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Lusk Creek
Lusk Creek is a small creek in the Southern region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lusk Creek Near Eddyville, Il gauge runs roughly 40–95 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: Southern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lusk Creek Near Eddyville, Il
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Pope Creek
Pope Creek is a small creek in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pope Creek Near Keithsburg, Il gauge runs roughly 100–240 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: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pope Creek Near Keithsburg, Il
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Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a small creek in the West-Central 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 Creek Near Marcelline, Il gauge runs roughly 75–240 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bear Creek Near Marcelline, Il
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