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.
Bois Brule River is a small river in the Lake Superior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bois Brule River At Brule, Wi gauge runs roughly 130–180 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Superior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bois Brule River At Brule, Wi
Menominee River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Menominee River Near Florence, Wi gauge runs roughly 850–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,100 cfs. Tubing is best 600–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Menominee River Near Florence, Wi, Menominee River At Niagara, Wi, Menominee River Near Mc Allister, Wi
Wisconsin River is a large river in the Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wisconsin River At Merrill, Wi gauge runs roughly 1,200–3,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,600 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: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wisconsin River At Merrill, Wi, Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Rapids, Wi, Wisconsin River Near Wisconsin Dells, Wi, Wisconsin River At Muscoda, Wi
Wolf River is a small river in the East-Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wolf River At Langlade, Wi gauge runs roughly 260–560 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–390 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: East-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wolf River At Langlade, Wi, Wolf River At New London, Wi, Wolf River At Winneconne, Wi
St. Croix River is a mid-sized river in the Northwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Croix River Near Danbury, Wi gauge runs roughly 720–1,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~840 cfs. Tubing is best 500–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: St. Croix River Near Danbury, Wi, St. Croix River At St. Croix Falls, Wi, St. Croix River At Prescott, Wi
Chippewa River is a mid-sized river in the West-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chippewa River Near Bruce, Wi gauge runs roughly 510–2,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~740 cfs. Tubing is best 360–1,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Chippewa River Near Bruce, Wi, Chippewa River At Chippewa Falls, Wi, Chippewa River At Durand, Wi
Root River is a small creek in the Lake Michigan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Root River Near Franklin, Wi 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: Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Root River Near Franklin, Wi, Root River At Racine, Wi
Bad River is a small river in the Lake Superior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bad River Near Odanah, Wi gauge runs roughly 170–640 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Superior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bad River Near Odanah, Wi
Peshtigo River is a small river in the Northeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Peshtigo River Near Wabeno, Wi gauge runs roughly 200–450 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 140–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Peshtigo River Near Wabeno, Wi, Peshtigo River At Porterfield, Wi, Peshtigo River At Peshtigo, Wi
Milwaukee River is a small river in the Lake Michigan 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 Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg, Wi gauge runs roughly 190–610 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–430 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg, Wi, Milwaukee River At Milwaukee, Wi
Mississippi River (Border) is a big-water river in the West-Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mississippi River At Prescott, Wi gauge runs roughly 5,500–27,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~7,500 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: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mississippi River At Prescott, Wi
Fox River (Lower) is a mid-sized river in the East-Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fox River At Princeton, Wi gauge runs roughly 460–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~580 cfs. Tubing is best 320–980 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: East-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Fox River At Princeton, Wi, Fox River At Oshkosh, Wi, Fox River At Appleton, Wi
Kinnickinnic River is a small river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kinnickinnic River Near River Falls, Wi 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: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kinnickinnic River Near River Falls, Wi
Flambeau River is a small river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Fork Flambeau River Near Phillips, Wi gauge runs roughly 220–850 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: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: South Fork Flambeau River Near Phillips, Wi, Flambeau River Near Bruce, Wi
Kickapoo River is a small creek in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kickapoo R @ St Hwy 131 At Ontario, Wi 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kickapoo R @ St Hwy 131 At Ontario, Wi, Kickapoo River At La Farge, Wi, Kickapoo River At Steuben, Wi
White River is a small river in the Lake Superior 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 Near Ashland, Wi gauge runs roughly 170–280 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–200 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 Superior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: White River Near Ashland, Wi
Namekagon River is a small river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Namekagon River At Leonards, Wi gauge runs roughly 100–180 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: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Namekagon River At Leonards, Wi
Rock River is a small river in the Southeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rock River At Watertown, Wi gauge runs roughly 130–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 90–570 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Rock River At Watertown, Wi, Rock River At Fort Atkinson, Wi, Rock River At Afton, Wi
Black Earth Creek is a small creek in the South-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black Earth Creek At Black Earth, Wi gauge runs roughly 45–60 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: South-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Black Earth Creek At Black Earth, Wi
Oconto River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Oconto River Near Gillett, Wi gauge runs roughly 260–700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–490 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Oconto River Near Gillett, Wi, Oconto River Near Oconto, Wi
Sheboygan River is a small river in the Lake Michigan 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 Sheboygan River At Sheboygan, Wi gauge runs roughly 100–360 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: Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sheboygan River At Sheboygan, Wi
Kewaunee River is a small creek in the Lake Michigan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kewaunee River Near Kewaunee, Wi gauge runs roughly 50–75 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: Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kewaunee River Near Kewaunee, Wi
Red Cedar River is a mid-sized river in the West-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Red Cedar River Near Colfax, Wi gauge runs roughly 370–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~470 cfs. Tubing is best 260–770 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Red Cedar River Near Colfax, Wi, Red Cedar River At Menomonie, Wi
Tomorrow River is a small creek in the East-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tomorrow River Near Nelsonville, Wi 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: East-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tomorrow River Near Nelsonville, Wi
Black River is a small river in the West-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black River At Neillsville, Wi gauge runs roughly 100–610 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–340 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Black River At Neillsville, Wi, Black River Ds St Hwy 54 At Black River Falls, Wi, Black River Near Galesville, Wi
Brule River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Brule River Near Commonwealth, Wi gauge runs roughly 320–690 cfs. Rafts want at least ~390 cfs. Tubing is best 220–480 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Brule River Near Commonwealth, Wi
Manitowoc River is a small river in the Lake Michigan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Manitowoc River At Manitowoc, Wi gauge runs roughly 100–420 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: Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Manitowoc River At Manitowoc, Wi
La Crosse River is a small river in the West-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the La Crosse River At Sparta, Wi gauge runs roughly 130–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: La Crosse River At Sparta, Wi, La Crosse River Near La Crosse, Wi
Baraboo River is a small river in the South-Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Baraboo River At Main Street At Reedsburg, Wi gauge runs roughly 180–370 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–260 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-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Baraboo River At Main Street At Reedsburg, Wi, Baraboo River Near Baraboo, Wi
Marengo River is a small creek in the Lake Superior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Marengo River Near Mellen, Wi gauge runs roughly 150–210 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: Lake Superior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Marengo River Near Mellen, Wi
Pine River is a small river in the Northeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pine River Below Pine R Powerplant Nr Florence, Wi gauge runs roughly 190–560 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–390 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pine River Below Pine R Powerplant Nr Florence, Wi
Trempealeau River is a small river in the West-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Trempealeau River At Arcadia, Wi gauge runs roughly 250–580 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–410 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Trempealeau River At Arcadia, Wi, Trempealeau River At Dodge, Wi
Pecatonica River is a small river in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pecatonica River At Darlington, Wi 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pecatonica River At Darlington, Wi, East Branch Pecatonica River Nr Blanchardville, Wi, Pecatonica River At Martintown, Wi
Sugar River is a small creek in the South-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sugar River Near Verona, Wi gauge runs roughly 90–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–85 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-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sugar River Near Verona, Wi, Sugar River Near Brodhead, Wi
Tyler Forks River is a small creek in the Lake Superior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tyler Forks River At Stricker Road Near Mellen, Wi gauge runs roughly 75–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lake Superior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tyler Forks River At Stricker Road Near Mellen, Wi
Pike River (Marinette Co.) is a small river in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pike River At Amberg, Wi gauge runs roughly 120–240 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pike River At Amberg, Wi
Nemadji River is a small river in the Lake Superior region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nemadji River Near South Superior, Wi gauge runs roughly 100–440 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: Lake Superior · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nemadji River Near South Superior, Wi
Apple River is a small river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Apple River Above 05341499 At Park In Somerset, Wi gauge runs roughly 320–500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 220–350 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Apple River Above 05341499 At Park In Somerset, Wi
Grant River is a small river in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Grant River At Burton, Wi 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Grant River At Burton, Wi
Yahara River is a small river in the South-Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yahara River At East Main Street At Madison, Wi gauge runs roughly 100–340 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: South-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Yahara River At East Main Street At Madison, Wi, Yahara River At Mc Farland, Wi
Popple River is a small creek in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Popple River Near Fence, Wi 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: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Popple River Near Fence, Wi
Embarrass River is a small river in the East-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Embarrass River Near Embarrass, Wi 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: East-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Embarrass River Near Embarrass, Wi
Jump River is a small river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Jump River At Sheldon, Wi gauge runs roughly 100–570 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–350 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Jump River At Sheldon, Wi
Platte River is a small creek in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Platte River Near Rockville, Wi 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Platte River Near Rockville, Wi
Red River is a small river in the East-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Red River At Morgan Road Near Morgan, Wi 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: East-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Red River At Morgan Road Near Morgan, Wi
Cedar Creek is a small creek in the Lake Michigan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cedar Creek Near Cedarburg, Wi gauge runs roughly 70–140 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 Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cedar Creek Near Cedarburg, Wi
Pike River (Racine) is a small creek in the Lake Michigan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pike River Near Racine, Wi gauge runs roughly 40–45 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: Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pike River Near Racine, Wi
Eau Galle River is a small creek in the West-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eau Galle River At Spring Valley, Wi 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: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eau Galle River At Spring Valley, Wi
Eau Claire River (Wausau) is a small river in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eau Claire River At Kelly, Wi gauge runs roughly 100–270 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eau Claire River At Kelly, Wi
Prairie River is a small river in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Prairie River Near Merrill, Wi 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: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Prairie River Near Merrill, Wi
Yellow River (Central) is a small creek in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yellow River At Babcock, Wi gauge runs roughly 80–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–80 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Yellow River At Babcock, Wi, Yellow River At Necedah, Wi
Crawfish River is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Crawfish River At Milford, Wi gauge runs roughly 100–890 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–440 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Crawfish River At Milford, Wi
Menomonee River is a small creek in the Lake Michigan 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 Menomonee River At Wauwatosa, Wi gauge runs roughly 90–150 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 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 Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Menomonee River At Wauwatosa, Wi
Hay River is a small river in the West-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hay River At Wheeler, Wi gauge runs roughly 190–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–270 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hay River At Wheeler, Wi
Big Rib River is a small creek in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Rib River At Rib Falls, Wi 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: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Rib River At Rib Falls, Wi
Lemonweir River is a small river in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lemonweir River At New Lisbon, Wi gauge runs roughly 140–630 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–410 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lemonweir River At New Lisbon, Wi