Live float conditions for 79 Washington 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.
Yakima River
Yakima River is a mid-sized river in the Yakima Basin 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 Yakima River At Umtanum, Wa gauge runs roughly 1,000–3,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,200 cfs. Tubing is best 700–2,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yakima Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Yakima River At Umtanum, Wa, Yakima River Above Ahtanum Creek At Union Gap, Wa, Yakima River At Mabton, Wa, Yakima River At Kiona, Wa
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Columbia River
Columbia River is a big-water river in the Columbia / Basin 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 Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam, Wa gauge runs roughly 68,000–161,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~83,500 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: Columbia / Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam, Wa, Columbia River At Vancouver, Wa, Columbia River At International Boundary
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Skagit River
Skagit River is a large river in the Skagit / North Sound 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 Skagit River At Newhalem, Wa gauge runs roughly 2,400–6,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,200 cfs. Tubing is best 1,700–4,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skagit / North Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Skagit River At Newhalem, Wa, Skagit River At Marblemount, Wa, Skagit River Near Concrete, Wa, Skagit River Near Mount Vernon, Wa
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Cowlitz River
Cowlitz River is a mid-sized river in the SW Cascades 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 Cowlitz River At Packwood, Wa gauge runs roughly 540–2,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~730 cfs. Tubing is best 380–1,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: SW Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cowlitz River At Packwood, Wa, Cowlitz River At Randle, Wa, Cowlitz River Below Mayfield Dam, Wa, Cowlitz River At Castle Rock, Wa
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Hoh River
Hoh River is a mid-sized river in the Olympic Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hoh River At Us Highway 101 Near Forks, Wa gauge runs roughly 1,200–3,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,500 cfs. Tubing is best 840–2,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Olympic Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Hoh River At Us Highway 101 Near Forks, Wa
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Skykomish River
Skykomish River is a mid-sized river in the Sky / Snoqualmie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Fork Skykomish River At Skykomish, Wa gauge runs roughly 470–2,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~740 cfs. Tubing is best 330–1,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sky / Snoqualmie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: South Fork Skykomish River At Skykomish, Wa, Skykomish River Near Gold Bar, Wa
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Chehalis River
Chehalis River is a small river in the Chehalis Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chehalis River Near Doty, Wa gauge runs roughly 190–750 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–490 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Chehalis Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Chehalis River Near Doty, Wa, Chehalis River Near Adna, Wa, Chehalis River Near Grand Mound, Wa, Chehalis River At Porter, Wa
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Wenatchee River
Wenatchee River is a mid-sized river in the Wenatchee / Chelan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wenatchee River At Plain, Wa gauge runs roughly 500–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~660 cfs. Tubing is best 350–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wenatchee / Chelan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wenatchee River At Plain, Wa, Wenatchee River At Peshastin, Wa, Wenatchee River At Monitor, Wa
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Elwha River
Elwha River is a mid-sized river in the Strait / Hood Canal 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 Elwha River At Mcdonald Br Near Port Angeles, Wa gauge runs roughly 670–2,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~900 cfs. Tubing is best 470–1,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Strait / Hood Canal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Elwha River At Mcdonald Br Near Port Angeles, Wa
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Klickitat River
Klickitat River is a small river in the Columbia Gorge 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 Klickitat River Above West Fork Near Glenwood, Wa gauge runs roughly 130–350 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Columbia Gorge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Klickitat River Above West Fork Near Glenwood, Wa, Klickitat River Near Pitt, Wa
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Snake River
Snake River is a big-water river in the Snake / Blue Mtns 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 Near Anatone, Wa gauge runs roughly 16,000–37,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~19,500 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: Snake / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Snake River Near Anatone, Wa
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Snoqualmie River
Snoqualmie River is a mid-sized river in the Sky / Snoqualmie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Near Tanner, Wa gauge runs roughly 430–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~590 cfs. Tubing is best 300–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sky / Snoqualmie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Near Tanner, Wa, Nf Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls, Wa, Sf Snoqualmie River At North Bend, Wa, Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie, Wa
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Bogachiel River
Bogachiel River is a mid-sized river in the Olympic Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bogachiel River Near Forks, Wa gauge runs roughly 250–1,600 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: Olympic Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bogachiel River Near Forks, Wa
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Quinault River
Quinault River is a large river in the Olympic Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Quinault River At Quinault Lake, Wa gauge runs roughly 1,300–4,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,800 cfs. Tubing is best 910–3,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Olympic Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Quinault River At Quinault Lake, Wa, Quinault River Near Taholah, Wa
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Snohomish River
Snohomish River is a large river in the Sky / Snoqualmie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Snohomish River Near Monroe, Wa gauge runs roughly 4,400–17,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~5,900 cfs. Tubing is best 3,100–12,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sky / Snoqualmie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Snohomish River Near Monroe, Wa
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Methow River
Methow River is a small creek in the Methow / Okanogan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Methow River Above Goat Creek Near Mazama, Wa gauge runs roughly 170–840 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: Methow / Okanogan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Methow River Above Goat Creek Near Mazama, Wa, Methow River At Winthrop, Wa, Methow River At Twisp, Wa, Methow River Near Pateros, Wa
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Sauk River
Sauk River is a large river in the Skagit / North Sound 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 Sauk River Near Sauk, Wa gauge runs roughly 1,700–6,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,200 cfs. Tubing is best 1,200–4,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skagit / North Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sauk River Near Sauk, Wa
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White Salmon River
White Salmon River is a mid-sized river in the Columbia Gorge 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 Salmon River Near Underwood, Wa gauge runs roughly 580–1,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~740 cfs. Tubing is best 410–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Columbia Gorge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: White Salmon River Near Underwood, Wa
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Queets River
Queets River is a large river in the Olympic Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Queets River Near Clearwater, Wa gauge runs roughly 1,500–6,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,100 cfs. Tubing is best 1,000–4,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Olympic Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Queets River Near Clearwater, Wa
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Nisqually River
Nisqually River is a mid-sized river in the South Sound 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 Nisqually River Near National, Wa gauge runs roughly 330–1,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~450 cfs. Tubing is best 230–910 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Nisqually River Near National, Wa, Nisqually River At Mckenna, Wa
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Nooksack River
Nooksack River is a mid-sized river in the Skagit / North Sound region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nf Nooksack River Bl Cascade Creek Nr Glacier, Wa gauge runs roughly 290–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~380 cfs. Tubing is best 200–700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skagit / North Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Nf Nooksack River Bl Cascade Creek Nr Glacier, Wa, Mf Nooksack River Near Deming, Wa, Sf Nooksack River At Saxon Bridge, Wa, Nooksack River At North Cedarville, Wa
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Humptulips River
Humptulips River is a mid-sized river in the Olympic Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Humptulips River Below Hwy 101 Nr Humptulips, Wa gauge runs roughly 400–2,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~470 cfs. Tubing is best 280–1,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Olympic Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Humptulips River Below Hwy 101 Nr Humptulips, Wa
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Green River
Green River is a mid-sized river in the Central Sound 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 Green River Below Howard A Hanson Dam, Wa gauge runs roughly 370–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~580 cfs. Tubing is best 260–1,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Green River Below Howard A Hanson Dam, Wa, Green River Near Auburn, Wa
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Lewis River
Lewis River is a mid-sized river in the SW Cascades 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 Lewis River Above Muddy River Near Cougar, Wa gauge runs roughly 520–2,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~710 cfs. Tubing is best 360–1,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: SW Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Lewis River Above Muddy River Near Cougar, Wa, Lewis River At Ariel, Wa
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Satsop River
Satsop River is a mid-sized river in the Chehalis Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Satsop River Near Satsop, Wa gauge runs roughly 650–3,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~910 cfs. Tubing is best 450–2,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Chehalis Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Satsop River Near Satsop, Wa
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Calawah River
Calawah River is a mid-sized river in the Olympic Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Calawah River Near Forks, Wa gauge runs roughly 270–1,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~410 cfs. Tubing is best 190–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Olympic Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Calawah River Near Forks, Wa
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Puyallup River
Puyallup River is a mid-sized river in the South Sound region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Puyallup River Near Electron, Wa gauge runs roughly 220–810 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: South Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Puyallup River Near Electron, Wa, Puyallup River Near Orting, Wa, Puyallup River At Puyallup, Wa
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Stillaguamish River
Stillaguamish River is a mid-sized river in the Skagit / North Sound region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nf Stillaguamish River Near Arlington, Wa gauge runs roughly 760–3,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,100 cfs. Tubing is best 530–2,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skagit / North Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Nf Stillaguamish River Near Arlington, Wa
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Spokane River
Spokane River is a large river in the Northeast / Spokane 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 At Spokane, Wa gauge runs roughly 2,000–8,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,600 cfs. Tubing is best 1,400–5,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Spokane · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Spokane River At Spokane, Wa, Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane, Wa
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Skokomish River
Skokomish River is a small creek in the Strait / Hood Canal 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 Fork Skokomish River Near Potlatch, Wa gauge runs roughly 200–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 140–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Strait / Hood Canal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Fork Skokomish River Near Potlatch, Wa, South Fork Skokomish River Near Union, Wa, Skokomish River Near Potlatch, Wa
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Wynoochee River
Wynoochee River is a mid-sized river in the Chehalis Basin 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 Wynoochee River Above Save Creek Near Aberdeen, Wa gauge runs roughly 340–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~420 cfs. Tubing is best 240–700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Chehalis Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wynoochee River Above Save Creek Near Aberdeen, Wa, Wynoochee River Above Black Creek Nr Montesano, Wa
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Dungeness River
Dungeness River is a small river in the Strait / Hood Canal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Dungeness River Near Sequim, Wa gauge runs roughly 200–560 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 140–390 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Strait / Hood Canal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Dungeness River Near Sequim, Wa
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Naselle River
Naselle River is a small river in the Willapa / SW Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Naselle River Near Naselle, Wa gauge runs roughly 160–630 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–430 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willapa / SW Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Naselle River Near Naselle, Wa
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Cedar River
Cedar River is a mid-sized river in the Central Sound 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 Cedar River Near Landsburg, Wa gauge runs roughly 410–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~500 cfs. Tubing is best 290–840 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cedar River Near Landsburg, Wa, Cedar River At Renton, Wa
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Willapa River
Willapa River is a small river in the Willapa / SW Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Willapa River Near Willapa, Wa gauge runs roughly 220–890 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–560 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willapa / SW Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Willapa River Near Willapa, Wa
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White River
White River is a mid-sized river in the South Sound 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 Below Clearwater River Nr Buckley, Wa gauge runs roughly 620–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~800 cfs. Tubing is best 430–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: White River Below Clearwater River Nr Buckley, Wa, White River At R Street Near Auburn, Wa
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Icicle Creek
Icicle Creek is a small river in the Wenatchee / Chelan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Icicle Creek Above Snow Creek Near Leavenworth, Wa gauge runs roughly 170–590 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–410 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wenatchee / Chelan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Icicle Creek Above Snow Creek Near Leavenworth, Wa
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Okanogan River
Okanogan River is a mid-sized river in the Methow / Okanogan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Okanogan River At Oroville, Wa gauge runs roughly 210–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–830 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Methow / Okanogan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Okanogan River At Oroville, Wa, Okanogan River Near Tonasket, Wa, Okanogan River At Malott, Wa
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Wind River
Wind River is a mid-sized river in the Columbia Gorge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wind River Near Carson, Wa gauge runs roughly 430–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~680 cfs. Tubing is best 300–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Columbia Gorge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wind River Near Carson, Wa
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Stehekin River
Stehekin River is a mid-sized river in the Wenatchee / Chelan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Stehekin River At Stehekin, Wa gauge runs roughly 320–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~390 cfs. Tubing is best 220–770 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wenatchee / Chelan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Stehekin River At Stehekin, Wa
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East Fork Lewis River
East Fork Lewis River is a mid-sized river in the SW Cascades 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 Fork Lewis River Near Heisson, Wa gauge runs roughly 210–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–930 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: SW Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: East Fork Lewis River Near Heisson, Wa
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Pend Oreille River
Pend Oreille River is a big-water river in the Northeast / Spokane 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 Below Box Canyon Near Ione, Wa gauge runs roughly 12,000–31,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~15,500 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: Northeast / Spokane · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pend Oreille River Below Box Canyon Near Ione, Wa, Pend Oreille River At International Boundary
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Skookumchuck River
Skookumchuck River is a small river in the Chehalis Basin 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 Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda, Wa gauge runs roughly 130–420 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Chehalis Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda, Wa
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American River
American River is a small river in the Yakima Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the American River Near Nile, Wa 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: Yakima Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: American River Near Nile, Wa
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Toutle River
Toutle River is a mid-sized river in the SW Cascades region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nf Toutle River Below Srs Near Kid Valley, Wa gauge runs roughly 420–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~570 cfs. Tubing is best 290–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: SW Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Nf Toutle River Below Srs Near Kid Valley, Wa, Toutle River At Tower Road Near Silver Lake, Wa
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Newaukum River
Newaukum River is a small river in the Chehalis Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Newaukum River Near Chehalis, Wa gauge runs roughly 180–750 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–480 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Chehalis Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Newaukum River Near Chehalis, Wa
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Deschutes River (WA)
Deschutes River (WA) is a small river in the South Sound region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Deschutes River Near Rainier, Wa 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: South Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Deschutes River Near Rainier, Wa, Deschutes River At E St Bridge At Tumwater, Wa
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Cascade River
Cascade River is a mid-sized river in the Skagit / North Sound region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cascade River At Marblemount, Wa gauge runs roughly 380–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~480 cfs. Tubing is best 270–980 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skagit / North Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cascade River At Marblemount, Wa
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Chiwawa River
Chiwawa River is a small river in the Wenatchee / Chelan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chiwawa River Near Plain, Wa gauge runs roughly 120–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wenatchee / Chelan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chiwawa River Near Plain, Wa
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Similkameen River
Similkameen River is a mid-sized river in the Methow / Okanogan 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 Similkameen River Near Nighthawk, Wa gauge runs roughly 380–1,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~480 cfs. Tubing is best 270–910 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Methow / Okanogan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Similkameen River Near Nighthawk, Wa
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Asotin Creek
Asotin Creek is a small creek in the Snake / Blue Mtns 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 Asotin Creek At Asotin, Wa gauge runs roughly 70–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Snake / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Asotin Creek At Asotin, Wa
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Walla Walla River
Walla Walla River is a small river in the Snake / Blue Mtns region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Walla Walla River Near Touchet, Wa gauge runs roughly 220–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–660 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Snake / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Walla Walla River Near Touchet, Wa, Mill Creek At Walla Walla, Wa
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Kettle River
Kettle River is a small river in the Northeast / Spokane region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kettle River Near Ferry, Wa gauge runs roughly 180–640 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–450 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 / Spokane · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kettle River Near Ferry, Wa, Kettle River Near Laurier, Wa
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Hoko River
Hoko River is a small river in the Olympic Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hoko River Near Sekiu, Wa gauge runs roughly 120–730 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–410 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Olympic Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hoko River Near Sekiu, Wa
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Carbon River
Carbon River is a small river in the South Sound region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Carbon River Near Fairfax, Wa gauge runs roughly 230–680 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 160–480 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Carbon River Near Fairfax, Wa
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Sultan River
Sultan River is a mid-sized river in the Sky / Snoqualmie 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 Sultan River Below Powerplant Near Sultan, Wa gauge runs roughly 320–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~410 cfs. Tubing is best 220–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sky / Snoqualmie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sultan River Below Powerplant Near Sultan, Wa
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Samish River
Samish River is a small river in the Skagit / North Sound region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Samish River Near Burlington, Wa gauge runs roughly 120–420 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: Skagit / North Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Samish River Near Burlington, Wa
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Chewuch River
Chewuch River is a small river in the Methow / Okanogan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chewuch River At Winthrop, Wa gauge runs roughly 100–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Methow / Okanogan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chewuch River At Winthrop, Wa
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Cispus River
Cispus River is a mid-sized river in the SW Cascades region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cispus River Ab Yellowjacket Creek Near Randle, Wa gauge runs roughly 490–1,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~670 cfs. Tubing is best 340–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: SW Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cispus River Ab Yellowjacket Creek Near Randle, Wa
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Tucannon River
Tucannon River is a small river in the Snake / Blue Mtns region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tucannon River Near Starbuck, Wa gauge runs roughly 100–210 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: Snake / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tucannon River Near Starbuck, Wa
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Little Spokane River
Little Spokane River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast / Spokane region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Spokane River Near Dartford, Wa gauge runs roughly 410–590 cfs. Rafts want at least ~440 cfs. Tubing is best 290–410 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 / Spokane · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Little Spokane River Near Dartford, Wa
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South Fork Chehalis River
South Fork Chehalis River is a small river in the Chehalis Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Fork Chehalis River Near Wildwood, Wa gauge runs roughly 100–340 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: Chehalis Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Fork Chehalis River Near Wildwood, Wa
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Big Quilcene River
Big Quilcene River is a small river in the Strait / Hood Canal 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 Quilcene River Below Diversion Nr Quilcene, Wa 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: Strait / Hood Canal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Quilcene River Below Diversion Nr Quilcene, Wa
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Wallace River
Wallace River is a small river in the Sky / Snoqualmie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wallace River At Gold Bar, Wa gauge runs roughly 100–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sky / Snoqualmie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wallace River At Gold Bar, Wa
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Tolt River
Tolt River is a mid-sized river in the Sky / Snoqualmie 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 Tolt River Near Carnation, Wa gauge runs roughly 280–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~370 cfs. Tubing is best 200–700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sky / Snoqualmie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tolt River Near Carnation, Wa
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Baker River
Baker River is a large river in the Skagit / North Sound 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 Baker River At Henry Thompson Br At Concrete, Wa gauge runs roughly 860–5,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,500 cfs. Tubing is best 600–3,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skagit / North Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Baker River At Henry Thompson Br At Concrete, Wa
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Entiat River
Entiat River is a small river in the Wenatchee / Chelan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Entiat River Near Ardenvoir, Wa 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: Wenatchee / Chelan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Entiat River Near Ardenvoir, Wa, Entiat River Near Entiat, Wa
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Twisp River
Twisp River is a small creek in the Methow / Okanogan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Twisp River Near Twisp, Wa gauge runs roughly 130–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Methow / Okanogan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Twisp River Near Twisp, Wa
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Palouse River
Palouse River is a small river in the Snake / Blue Mtns region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Palouse River At Hooper, Wa gauge runs roughly 130–530 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Snake / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Palouse River At Hooper, Wa
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Duckabush River
Duckabush River is a small river in the Strait / Hood Canal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Duckabush River Near Brinnon, Wa gauge runs roughly 220–720 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Strait / Hood Canal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Duckabush River Near Brinnon, Wa
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Issaquah Creek
Issaquah Creek is a small creek in the Central Sound region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Issaquah Creek Near Mouth Near Issaquah, Wa gauge runs roughly 140–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Issaquah Creek Near Mouth Near Issaquah, Wa
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Pilchuck River
Pilchuck River is a small river in the Sky / Snoqualmie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pilchuck River Near Snohomish, Wa gauge runs roughly 240–850 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–580 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sky / Snoqualmie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pilchuck River Near Snohomish, Wa
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Tilton River
Tilton River is a mid-sized river in the SW Cascades region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tilton River Ab Bear Canyon Creek Near Cinebar, Wa gauge runs roughly 270–1,700 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: SW Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tilton River Ab Bear Canyon Creek Near Cinebar, Wa
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Sanpoil River
Sanpoil River is a small creek in the Northeast / Spokane region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sanpoil River Above Jack Creek At Keller, Wa gauge runs roughly 140–220 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: Northeast / Spokane · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sanpoil River Above Jack Creek At Keller, Wa
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Mashel River
Mashel River is a small river in the South Sound region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mashel River Near La Grande, Wa gauge runs roughly 100–460 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: South Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mashel River Near La Grande, Wa
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Colville River
Colville River is a small river in the Northeast / Spokane region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Colville River At Kettle Falls, Wa gauge runs roughly 120–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Spokane · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Colville River At Kettle Falls, Wa
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Greenwater River
Greenwater River is a small river in the South Sound region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Greenwater River At Greenwater, Wa gauge runs roughly 110–370 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Sound · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Greenwater River At Greenwater, Wa
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Raging River
Raging River is a small creek in the Sky / Snoqualmie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Raging River Near Fall City, Wa 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: Sky / Snoqualmie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Raging River Near Fall City, Wa
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Crab Creek
Crab Creek is a small creek in the Columbia / Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Crab Creek Near Moses Lake, Wa gauge runs roughly 65–85 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Columbia / Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Crab Creek Near Moses Lake, Wa, Crab Creek Near Beverly, Wa
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