Live float conditions for 30 Vermont 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.
White River
White River is a mid-sized river in the Connecticut 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 White River At West Hartford, Vt gauge runs roughly 300–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~450 cfs. Tubing is best 210–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Connecticut Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: White River At West Hartford, Vt
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Otter Creek
Otter Creek is a small river in the Champlain Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Otter Creek At Center Rutland, Vt gauge runs roughly 260–800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–560 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Champlain Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Otter Creek At Center Rutland, Vt, Otter Creek At Middlebury, Vt
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Winooski River
Winooski River is a small creek in the Winooski 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 North Branch Winooski River At Wrightsville, Vt 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: Winooski Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Branch Winooski River At Wrightsville, Vt, Winooski River At Montpelier, Vt, Winooski River Near Essex Junction, Vt
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Clyde River
Clyde River is a small river in the Northeast Kingdom 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 Clyde River At Newport, Vt gauge runs roughly 120–390 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–270 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast Kingdom · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Clyde River At Newport, Vt
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Lamoille River
Lamoille River is a small river in the Lamoille & Missisquoi region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lamoille River At Johnson, Vt gauge runs roughly 210–630 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–440 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lamoille & Missisquoi · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Lamoille River At Johnson, Vt, Lamoille River At Jeffersonville, Vt, Lamoille River At East Georgia, Vt
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Missisquoi River
Missisquoi River is a small river in the Lamoille & Missisquoi region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Missisquoi River Near North Troy, Vt gauge runs roughly 100–290 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: Lamoille & Missisquoi · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Missisquoi River Near North Troy, Vt, Missisquoi River Near East Berkshire, Vt, Missisquoi River At Swanton, Vt
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Connecticut River
Connecticut River is a large river in the Connecticut 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 Connecticut River At Wells River, Vt gauge runs roughly 1,800–7,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,500 cfs. Tubing is best 1,300–5,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Connecticut Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Connecticut River At Wells River, Vt
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West River
West River is a small river in the Connecticut 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 River At Jamaica, Vt gauge runs roughly 120–520 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: Connecticut Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West River At Jamaica, Vt, West River Below Townshend Dam Near Townshend, Vt
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Passumpsic River
Passumpsic River is a small creek in the Northeast Kingdom region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Branch Passumpsic River Near East Haven, Vt 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: Northeast Kingdom · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Branch Passumpsic River Near East Haven, Vt, Passumpsic River At Passumpsic, Vt
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Ottauquechee River
Ottauquechee River is a small creek in the Connecticut 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 Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater, Vt gauge runs roughly 55–80 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: Connecticut Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater, Vt, Ottauquechee River At North Hartland, Vt
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Black River
Black River is a small river in the Connecticut Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black River At North Springfield, Vt 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: Connecticut Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Black River At North Springfield, Vt
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Mad River
Mad River is a small river in the Winooski Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mad River Near Moretown, Vt gauge runs roughly 100–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Winooski Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mad River Near Moretown, Vt
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Black River (Coventry)
Black River (Coventry) is a small river in the Northeast Kingdom region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black River At Coventry, Vt gauge runs roughly 100–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast Kingdom · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Black River At Coventry, Vt
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New Haven River
New Haven River is a small river in the Champlain Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the New Haven River @ Brooksville, Nr Middlebury, Vt gauge runs roughly 100–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Champlain Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: New Haven River @ Brooksville, Nr Middlebury, Vt
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Barton River
Barton River is a small river in the Northeast Kingdom region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Barton River Near Coventry, Vt gauge runs roughly 110–350 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–240 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 Kingdom · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Barton River Near Coventry, Vt
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Moose River
Moose River is a small creek in the Northeast Kingdom region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Moose River At Victory, Vt gauge runs roughly 120–180 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: Northeast Kingdom · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Moose River At Victory, Vt
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Williams River
Williams River is a small river in the Connecticut Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Williams River Near Rockingham Vt gauge runs roughly 100–290 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: Connecticut Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Williams River Near Rockingham Vt
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Poultney River
Poultney River is a small river in the Southwest Valleys region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Poultney River Below Fair Haven, Vt gauge runs roughly 100–470 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: Southwest Valleys · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Poultney River Below Fair Haven, Vt
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Dog River
Dog River is a small creek in the Winooski Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Dog River At Northfield Falls, Vt gauge runs roughly 110–150 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: Winooski Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Dog River At Northfield Falls, Vt
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Ompompanoosuc River
Ompompanoosuc River is a small creek in the Connecticut 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 Ompompanoosuc River At Union Village, Vt 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: Connecticut Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ompompanoosuc River At Union Village, Vt
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Walloomsac River
Walloomsac River is a small river in the Southwest Valleys region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Walloomsac River Near North Bennington, Vt gauge runs roughly 100–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Valleys · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Walloomsac River Near North Bennington, Vt
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Little River
Little River is a small creek in the Winooski 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 Little River Near Stowe, Vt gauge runs roughly 160–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Winooski Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little River Near Stowe, Vt, Little River Near Waterbury, Vt
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Wells River
Wells River is a small creek in the Connecticut Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wells River At Wells River, Vt gauge runs roughly 140–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Connecticut Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wells River At Wells River, Vt
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Lewis Creek
Lewis Creek is a small creek in the Champlain Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg, Vt gauge runs roughly 120–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Champlain Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg, Vt
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Little Otter Creek
Little Otter Creek is a small creek in the Champlain Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Otter Ck At Monkton Rd, Nr Ferrisburgh, Vt gauge runs roughly 55–140 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: Champlain Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Otter Ck At Monkton Rd, Nr Ferrisburgh, Vt, Little Otter Creek At Ferrisburg, Vt
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Dead Creek
Dead Creek is a small creek in the Champlain Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Br Dead Creek Near Bridport, Vt gauge runs roughly 40–50 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: Champlain Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Br Dead Creek Near Bridport, Vt, West Br Dead Creek Near Addison, Vt
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LaPlatte River
LaPlatte River is a small creek in the Champlain Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Laplatte River At Shelburne Falls, Vt gauge runs roughly 50–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Champlain Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Laplatte River At Shelburne Falls, Vt
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Lemon Fair River
Lemon Fair River is a small creek in the Champlain Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lemon Fair R Blw Shacksboro Rd, Nr Shoreham, Vt 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: Champlain Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lemon Fair R Blw Shacksboro Rd, Nr Shoreham, Vt
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Rock River
Rock River is a small creek in the Lamoille & Missisquoi region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rock River Near Highgate Center, Vt 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: Lamoille & Missisquoi · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rock River Near Highgate Center, Vt
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Pike River
Pike River is a small creek in the Lamoille & Missisquoi region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pike River At East Franklin, Nr Enosburg Falls, Vt gauge runs roughly 65–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lamoille & Missisquoi · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pike River At East Franklin, Nr Enosburg Falls, Vt
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