Live float conditions for 62 New York 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.
West Branch Delaware River
West Branch Delaware River is a mid-sized river in the Delaware System 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 Delaware River At Stilesville Ny gauge runs roughly 150–2,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–810 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delaware System · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: West Branch Delaware River At Stilesville Ny, West Branch Delaware River At Hale Eddy Ny, West Branch Delaware River At Walton Ny
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Salmon River
Salmon River is a small river in the Lake Ontario 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 North Branch Salmon River At Redfield Ny gauge runs roughly 120–500 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–350 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Ontario · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Branch Salmon River At Redfield Ny, Salmon River At Pineville Ny
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East Branch Delaware River
East Branch Delaware River is a small creek in the Delaware System 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 East Branch Delaware River At Downsville Ny gauge runs roughly 160–310 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: Delaware System · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Branch Delaware River At Downsville Ny, East Branch Delaware River At Fishs Eddy Ny
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Delaware River (Main Stem)
Delaware River (Main Stem) is a mid-sized river in the Delaware System 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 Delaware R Above Lackawaxen R Near Barryville Ny gauge runs roughly 950–4,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,200 cfs. Tubing is best 660–3,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delaware System · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Delaware R Above Lackawaxen R Near Barryville Ny
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Beaverkill
Beaverkill is a small river in the Delaware System region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Beaver Kill At Cooks Falls Ny gauge runs roughly 200–880 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 140–600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delaware System · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Beaver Kill At Cooks Falls Ny
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Ausable River
Ausable River is a small river in the Adirondacks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Branch Ausable River At Au Sable Forks Ny gauge runs roughly 100–330 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: Adirondacks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Branch Ausable River At Au Sable Forks Ny, Ausable River Near Au Sable Forks Ny
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Esopus Creek
Esopus Creek is a small creek in the Catskills 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 Esopus Creek At Allaben Ny gauge runs roughly 170–260 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: Catskills · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Esopus Creek At Allaben Ny, Esopus Creek At Coldbrook Ny, Esopus Creek At Mount Marion Ny
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Batten Kill
Batten Kill is a mid-sized river in the Capital / Taconic 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 Batten Kill Below Mill At Battenville Ny gauge runs roughly 240–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–770 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Capital / Taconic · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Batten Kill Below Mill At Battenville Ny
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Willowemoc Creek
Willowemoc Creek is a small creek in the Delaware System region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Willowemoc Creek Nr Livingston Manor Ny 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: Delaware System · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Willowemoc Creek Nr Livingston Manor Ny
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Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River is a mid-sized river in the Southern Tier region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Susquehanna River At Unadilla Ny gauge runs roughly 410–3,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~660 cfs. Tubing is best 290–1,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Tier · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Susquehanna River At Unadilla Ny, Susquehanna River At Conklin Ny, Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny
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Neversink River
Neversink River is a small river in the Delaware System 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 Neversink River Near Claryville Ny gauge runs roughly 100–280 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: Delaware System · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Neversink River Near Claryville Ny, Neversink River At Bridgeville Ny, Neversink River At Godeffroy Ny
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West Canada Creek
West Canada Creek is a small river in the Mohawk Valley 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 Canada Creek Near Wilmurt Ny gauge runs roughly 230–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 160–750 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mohawk Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: West Canada Creek Near Wilmurt Ny, West Canada Creek At Kast Bridge Ny
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Cattaraugus Creek
Cattaraugus Creek is a mid-sized river in the Lake Erie / Allegheny region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cattaraugus Creek At Gowanda Ny gauge runs roughly 230–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 160–800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Erie / Allegheny · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cattaraugus Creek At Gowanda Ny
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Sacandaga River
Sacandaga River is a large river in the Adirondacks 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 Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny gauge runs roughly 600–4,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,500 cfs. Tubing is best 420–2,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Adirondacks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny, Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny
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Genesee River
Genesee River is a small river in the Genesee Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Genesee River At Wellsville Ny gauge runs roughly 130–670 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–430 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Genesee Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Genesee River At Wellsville Ny, Genesee River At Portageville Ny, Genesee River At Avon Ny, Genesee River At Ford Street Bridge, Rochester Ny
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Hudson River (Upper)
Hudson River (Upper) is a mid-sized river in the Adirondacks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hudson River At North Creek Ny gauge runs roughly 520–2,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~700 cfs. Tubing is best 360–1,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Adirondacks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Hudson River At North Creek Ny, Hudson River At Hadley Ny, Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny
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Oak Orchard Creek
Oak Orchard Creek is a small river in the Lake Ontario 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 Oak Orchard Creek Near Kenyonville Ny gauge runs roughly 210–550 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Ontario · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Oak Orchard Creek Near Kenyonville Ny, Oak Orchard Creek At The Bridges Ny
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Schoharie Creek
Schoharie Creek is a small river in the Catskills region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Schoharie Creek At Prattsville Ny gauge runs roughly 140–850 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–480 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Catskills · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Schoharie Creek At Prattsville Ny, Schoharie Creek At Middleburgh Ny, Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny
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Black River
Black River is a mid-sized river in the North Country 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 Black River Near Boonville Ny gauge runs roughly 260–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Black River Near Boonville Ny, Black River At Watertown Ny
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Chemung River
Chemung River is a mid-sized river in the Southern Tier region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chemung River At Chemung Ny gauge runs roughly 410–3,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~680 cfs. Tubing is best 290–2,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Tier · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Chemung River At Chemung Ny, Chemung River At Elmira Ny
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Oatka Creek
Oatka Creek is a small creek in the Genesee Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Oatka Creek At Warsaw Ny 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: Genesee Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Oatka Creek At Warsaw Ny, Oatka Creek At Garbutt Ny
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Mohawk River
Mohawk River is a mid-sized river in the Mohawk Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mohawk River Near Utica Ny gauge runs roughly 500–2,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~600 cfs. Tubing is best 350–1,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mohawk Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mohawk River Near Utica Ny, Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny, Mohawk River At Freeman'S Bridge At Schenectady Ny
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Allegheny River
Allegheny River is a mid-sized river in the Lake Erie / Allegheny region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Allegheny River At Olean Ny gauge runs roughly 450–4,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~730 cfs. Tubing is best 320–2,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Erie / Allegheny · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Allegheny River At Olean Ny, Allegheny River At Salamanca Ny
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Wallkill River
Wallkill River is a mid-sized river in the Hudson Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wallkill River At Gardiner Ny gauge runs roughly 210–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~360 cfs. Tubing is best 150–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Hudson Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wallkill River At Gardiner Ny, Wallkill River At Phillipsburg Ny
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Saranac River
Saranac River is a mid-sized river in the Adirondacks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Saranac River At Plattsburgh Ny gauge runs roughly 370–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~490 cfs. Tubing is best 260–840 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Adirondacks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Saranac River At Plattsburgh Ny
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Raquette River
Raquette River is a mid-sized river in the North Country 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 Raquette River At Piercefield Ny gauge runs roughly 480–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~640 cfs. Tubing is best 340–1,500 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 Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Raquette River At Piercefield Ny, Raquette River At South Colton Ny, Raquette River At Raymondville Ny
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Catharine Creek
Catharine Creek is a small creek in the Finger Lakes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Catharine Cr At Montour Falls Ny gauge runs roughly 45–75 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Finger Lakes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Catharine Cr At Montour Falls Ny
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Oswego River
Oswego River is a large river in the Lake Ontario 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 Oswego River Near Phoenix Ny gauge runs roughly 2,200–18,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,900 cfs. Tubing is best 1,500–10,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Ontario · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Oswego River Near Phoenix Ny, Oswego River At Lock 7, Oswego Ny
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Rondout Creek
Rondout Creek is a small creek in the Catskills region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rondout Creek Near Lowes Corners Ny gauge runs roughly 110–170 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: Catskills · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rondout Creek Near Lowes Corners Ny, Rondout Creek At Rosendale Ny
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Boquet River
Boquet River is a small river in the Adirondacks 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 Boquet River At Willsboro Ny gauge runs roughly 110–410 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Adirondacks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Boquet River At Willsboro Ny
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Chenango River
Chenango River is a mid-sized river in the Southern Tier region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chenango River At Oxford Ny gauge runs roughly 270–1,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~360 cfs. Tubing is best 190–910 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 Tier · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Chenango River At Oxford Ny, Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny
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Callicoon Creek
Callicoon Creek is a small creek in the Delaware System region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Callicoon Creek At Callicoon Ny gauge runs roughly 180–280 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delaware System · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Callicoon Creek At Callicoon Ny
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Fall Creek
Fall Creek is a small river in the Finger Lakes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fall Creek Near Ithaca Ny gauge runs roughly 100–300 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: Finger Lakes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fall Creek Near Ithaca Ny
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Eighteenmile Creek
Eighteenmile Creek is a small river in the Lake Ontario 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 Eighteenmile Creek At Newfane Ny gauge runs roughly 100–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Ontario · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eighteenmile Creek At Newfane Ny, Eighteenmile Creek At Burt Ny
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Little Delaware River
Little Delaware River is a small creek in the Delaware System region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Delaware River Near Delhi Ny 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: Delaware System · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Delaware River Near Delhi Ny
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Kinderhook Creek
Kinderhook Creek is a small river in the Hudson Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny gauge runs roughly 160–890 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–520 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Hudson Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny
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Oswegatchie River
Oswegatchie River is a small river in the North Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Branch Oswegatchie River Near Harrisville Ny gauge runs roughly 210–840 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–590 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 Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: West Branch Oswegatchie River Near Harrisville Ny, Oswegatchie River Near Heuvelton Ny
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Oriskany Creek
Oriskany Creek is a small river in the Mohawk Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Oriskany Creek Near Oriskany Ny gauge runs roughly 130–480 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–330 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mohawk Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Oriskany Creek Near Oriskany Ny
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Hoosic River
Hoosic River is a mid-sized river in the Capital / Taconic region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hoosic River Near Eagle Bridge Ny gauge runs roughly 270–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~400 cfs. Tubing is best 190–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Capital / Taconic · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Hoosic River Near Eagle Bridge Ny
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Cohocton River
Cohocton River is a small river in the Southern Tier region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cohocton River At Avoca Ny 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: Southern Tier · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cohocton River At Avoca Ny, Cohocton River Near Campbell Ny
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Cayuga Inlet
Cayuga Inlet is a small creek in the Finger Lakes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cayuga Inlet At Ithaca Ny gauge runs roughly 95–160 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: Finger Lakes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cayuga Inlet At Ithaca Ny
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Sandy Creek
Sandy Creek is a small river in the Lake Ontario 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 Sandy Creek Near Adams Ny gauge runs roughly 100–400 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: Lake Ontario · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sandy Creek Near Adams Ny
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Chautauqua Creek
Chautauqua Creek is a small creek in the Lake Erie / Allegheny region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chautauqua Creek Below Westfield Ny gauge runs roughly 75–110 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: Lake Erie / Allegheny · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chautauqua Creek Below Westfield Ny
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Tenmile River
Tenmile River is a small creek in the Delaware System region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tenmile River At Tusten Ny gauge runs roughly 75–120 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: Delaware System · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tenmile River At Tusten Ny
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Tioughnioga River
Tioughnioga River is a small river in the Southern Tier region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny gauge runs roughly 220–870 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: Southern Tier · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny
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Unadilla River
Unadilla River is a mid-sized river in the Southern Tier region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Unadilla River At Rockdale Ny gauge runs roughly 230–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 160–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Tier · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Unadilla River At Rockdale Ny
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Irondequoit Creek
Irondequoit Creek is a small creek in the Genesee Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Irondequoit Cr At Railroad Mills Near Fishers Ny 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: Genesee Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Irondequoit Cr At Railroad Mills Near Fishers Ny, Irondequoit Cr Above Blossom Rd Near Rochester Ny
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Tonawanda Creek
Tonawanda Creek is a small river in the Lake Erie / Allegheny region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tonawanda Creek At Batavia Ny gauge runs roughly 100–390 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: Lake Erie / Allegheny · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tonawanda Creek At Batavia Ny, Tonawanda Creek At Rapids Ny
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Mongaup River
Mongaup River is a small river in the Delaware System 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 Mongaup River At Mongaup Valley Ny gauge runs roughly 100–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delaware System · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mongaup River At Mongaup Valley Ny, Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny
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Wappinger Creek
Wappinger Creek is a small river in the Hudson Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wappinger Creek Near Wappingers Falls Ny gauge runs roughly 100–570 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: Hudson Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wappinger Creek Near Wappingers Falls Ny
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Grass River
Grass River is a mid-sized river in the North Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Grass River At Chase Mills Ny gauge runs roughly 260–1,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~410 cfs. Tubing is best 180–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Grass River At Chase Mills Ny
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St. Regis River
St. Regis River is a small river in the North Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Branch St. Regis River Near Parishville Ny gauge runs roughly 140–480 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–340 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Branch St. Regis River Near Parishville Ny, St. Regis River At Brasher Center Ny
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East Canada Creek
East Canada Creek is a small river in the Mohawk Valley 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 East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny gauge runs roughly 240–1,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–720 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mohawk Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny
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Canisteo River
Canisteo River is a small creek in the Southern Tier region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Canisteo River Below Canacadea Creek At Hornell Ny gauge runs roughly 150–230 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: Southern Tier · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Canisteo River Below Canacadea Creek At Hornell Ny, Canisteo River At West Cameron Ny
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Canadaway Creek
Canadaway Creek is a small creek in the Lake Erie / Allegheny region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Canadaway Creek At Fredonia Ny gauge runs roughly 70–130 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: Lake Erie / Allegheny · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Canadaway Creek At Fredonia Ny
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Great Chazy River
Great Chazy River is a small river in the Adirondacks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Great Chazy River At Perry Mills Ny gauge runs roughly 110–420 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–270 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Adirondacks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Great Chazy River At Perry Mills Ny
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Beaver River
Beaver River is a mid-sized river in the North Country 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 Beaver River At Croghan Ny gauge runs roughly 290–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~390 cfs. Tubing is best 200–770 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Beaver River At Croghan Ny
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Tioga River
Tioga River is a mid-sized river in the Southern Tier region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tioga River Near Erwins Ny gauge runs roughly 280–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~410 cfs. Tubing is best 200–1,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Tier · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tioga River Near Erwins Ny
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Canaseraga Creek
Canaseraga Creek is a small river in the Genesee Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Canaseraga Creek At Shakers Crossing Ny gauge runs roughly 100–450 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Genesee Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Canaseraga Creek At Shakers Crossing Ny
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Buffalo Creek
Buffalo Creek is a small river in the Lake Erie / Allegheny region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Buffalo Creek At Gardenville Ny 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: Lake Erie / Allegheny · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Buffalo Creek At Gardenville Ny, Cazenovia Creek At Ebenezer Ny
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Mettawee River
Mettawee River is a small river in the Adirondacks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mettawee River Near Middle Granville Ny gauge runs roughly 110–450 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–310 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Adirondacks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mettawee River Near Middle Granville Ny
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Chadakoin River
Chadakoin River is a small river in the Lake Erie / Allegheny region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chadakoin River At Falconer Ny gauge runs roughly 100–1,200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Erie / Allegheny · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chadakoin River At Falconer Ny
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