Live float conditions for 55 California 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.
Lower Sacramento River
Lower Sacramento River is a large river in the Sacramento 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 Sacramento R A Keswick Ca gauge runs roughly 4,000–13,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~5,100 cfs. Tubing is best 2,800–9,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sacramento Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sacramento R A Keswick Ca, Sacramento R Ab Bend Bridge Nr Red Bluff Ca
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Trinity River
Trinity River is a small river in the North Coast Steelhead 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 Trinity R A Lewiston Ca gauge runs roughly 260–620 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–430 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Trinity R A Lewiston Ca, Trinity R A Douglas City Ca, Trinity R A Hoopa Ca
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Upper Sacramento River
Upper Sacramento River is a mid-sized river in the Shasta & 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 Sacramento R A Delta Ca gauge runs roughly 240–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shasta & Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sacramento R A Delta Ca
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American River
American River is a large river in the Sacramento 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 American R A Fair Oaks Ca gauge runs roughly 940–7,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,400 cfs. Tubing is best 660–4,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sacramento Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: American R A Fair Oaks Ca, Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca
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Truckee River
Truckee River is a small river in the Sierra Nevada 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 Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca gauge runs roughly 100–550 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca, Little Truckee R Bl Boca Dam Nr Truckee Ca, Truckee R A Farad Ca
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Yuba River
Yuba River is a mid-sized river in the Sacramento 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 Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca gauge runs roughly 410–4,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~630 cfs. Tubing is best 290–2,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sacramento Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca, N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca
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Hat Creek
Hat Creek is a small river in the Shasta & 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 Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca gauge runs roughly 110–180 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shasta & Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca
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Klamath River
Klamath River is a mid-sized river in the North Coast Steelhead 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 Klamath R Bl Iron Gate Dam Ca gauge runs roughly 950–2,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,000 cfs. Tubing is best 660–1,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Klamath R Bl Iron Gate Dam Ca, Klamath R A Orleans, Klamath R Nr Klamath Ca
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East Walker River
East Walker River is a small creek in the Sierra Nevada 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 E Walker Rv Nr Bridgeport, Ca gauge runs roughly 140–250 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: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: E Walker Rv Nr Bridgeport, Ca
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Smith River
Smith River is a large river in the North Coast Steelhead 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 Smith R Nr Crescent City Ca gauge runs roughly 720–5,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,100 cfs. Tubing is best 500–3,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Smith R Nr Crescent City Ca
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Merced River
Merced River is a small creek in the Central Valley & Foothills region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca gauge runs roughly 140–240 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: Central Valley & Foothills · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca, Merced R A Pohono Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca
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Russian River
Russian River is a small river in the North Coast Steelhead 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 Russian R Nr Cloverdale Ca gauge runs roughly 170–530 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–370 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Russian R Nr Cloverdale Ca, Russian R A Hacienda Bridge Nr Guerneville Ca
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Eel River
Eel River is a small river in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sf Eel R Nr Miranda Ca gauge runs roughly 190–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–690 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sf Eel R Nr Miranda Ca, Eel R A Fort Seward Ca, Eel R A Scotia Ca
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Pit River
Pit River is a small creek in the Shasta & 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 Pit R Nr Canby Ca gauge runs roughly 160–450 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: Shasta & Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pit R Nr Canby Ca, Pit R Bl Pit No 1 Ph Nr Fall River Mills Ca
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Kern River
Kern River is a small creek in the Sierra Nevada 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 Sf Kern R Nr Onyx Ca gauge runs roughly 60–95 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sf Kern R Nr Onyx Ca
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Little Truckee River
Little Truckee River is a small river in the Sierra Nevada 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 Truckee R Bl Boca Dam Nr Truckee Ca gauge runs roughly 100–2,300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Truckee R Bl Boca Dam Nr Truckee Ca, Little Truckee R Ab Boca Res Nr Truckee Ca
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Stanislaus River
Stanislaus River is a mid-sized river in the Central Valley & Foothills 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 Stanislaus R A Ripon Ca gauge runs roughly 160–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–980 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Valley & Foothills · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Stanislaus R A Ripon Ca
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Hot Creek
Hot Creek is a small creek in the Sierra Nevada 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 Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca gauge runs roughly 55–70 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca
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Mad River
Mad River is a small river in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mad R Nr Arcata Ca gauge runs roughly 160–1,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–850 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mad R Nr Arcata Ca, Mad R Ab Ruth Res Nr Forest Glen Ca
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Putah Creek
Putah Creek is a small river in the Sacramento 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 Putah C Nr Winters Ca gauge runs roughly 200–830 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 140–500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sacramento Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Putah C Nr Winters Ca, Putah C Nr Guenoc Ca
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San Joaquin River
San Joaquin River is a large river in the Central Valley & Foothills 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 San Joaquin R Nr Vernalis Ca gauge runs roughly 840–6,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,400 cfs. Tubing is best 590–4,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Valley & Foothills · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: San Joaquin R Nr Vernalis Ca
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East Fork Carson River
East Fork Carson River is a small river in the Sierra Nevada region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the E Fk Carson Rv Blw Markleeville Ck Nr Markleeville gauge runs roughly 100–280 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: E Fk Carson Rv Blw Markleeville Ck Nr Markleeville
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Tuolumne River
Tuolumne River is a small river in the Central Valley & Foothills 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 Tuolumne R Bl Lagrange Dam Nr Lagrange Ca gauge runs roughly 170–880 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–580 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Valley & Foothills · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tuolumne R Bl Lagrange Dam Nr Lagrange Ca, Tuolumne R A Modesto Ca
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Salmon River
Salmon River is a mid-sized river in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salmon R A Somes Bar Ca gauge runs roughly 360–4,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~640 cfs. Tubing is best 250–2,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Salmon R A Somes Bar Ca
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West Walker River
West Walker River is a small creek in the Sierra Nevada region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the W Walker Rv Nr Coleville, Ca gauge runs roughly 110–160 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: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: W Walker Rv Nr Coleville, Ca, W Walker Rv Blw L Walker Rv Nr Coleville, Ca
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Clear Creek
Clear Creek is a small river in the Shasta & 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 Clear C Nr Igo Ca gauge runs roughly 100–360 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: Shasta & Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Clear C Nr Igo Ca
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Van Duzen River
Van Duzen River is a small river in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Van Duzen R Nr Bridgeville Ca gauge runs roughly 100–1,100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–490 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Van Duzen R Nr Bridgeville Ca
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Scott River
Scott River is a small river in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Scott R Nr Fort Jones Ca gauge runs roughly 150–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–750 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Scott R Nr Fort Jones Ca
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Upper Truckee River
Upper Truckee River is a small creek in the Sierra Nevada region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Upper Truckee Rv At South Lake Tahoe, Ca gauge runs roughly 60–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Upper Truckee Rv At South Lake Tahoe, Ca, Upper Truckee Rv At Hwy 50 Abv Meyers, Ca
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Navarro River
Navarro River is a small creek in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Navarro R Nr Navarro Ca gauge runs roughly 130–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Navarro R Nr Navarro Ca
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Mill Creek
Mill Creek is a small river in the Sacramento 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 Mill C Nr Los Molinos Ca gauge runs roughly 140–470 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–330 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sacramento Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mill C Nr Los Molinos Ca
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Butte Creek
Butte Creek is a small river in the Sacramento Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Butte C Nr Chico Ca gauge runs roughly 150–490 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–340 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sacramento Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Butte C Nr Chico Ca
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Mattole River
Mattole River is a small river in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mattole R Nr Petrolia Ca gauge runs roughly 150–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–610 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mattole R Nr Petrolia Ca, Mattole R Nr Ettersburg Ca
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Gualala River
Gualala River is a small creek in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sf Gualala R Nr The Sea Ranch Ca gauge runs roughly 80–170 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: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sf Gualala R Nr The Sea Ranch Ca, Nf Gualala R Ab Sf Gualala R Nr Gualala Ca
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West Fork Carson River
West Fork Carson River is a small creek in the Sierra Nevada region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the W Fk Carson Rv At Woodfords, Ca gauge runs roughly 60–80 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: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: W Fk Carson Rv At Woodfords, Ca
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Battle Creek
Battle Creek is a small river in the Sacramento Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca gauge runs roughly 290–680 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 200–480 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sacramento Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca
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Deer Creek
Deer Creek is a small river in the Sacramento 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 Deer C Nr Vina Ca gauge runs roughly 110–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sacramento Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Deer C Nr Vina Ca
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Carmel River
Carmel River is a small creek in the Central Coast 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 Carmel R Nr Carmel Ca gauge runs roughly 40–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Carmel R Nr Carmel Ca, Carmel R A Robles Del Rio Ca
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Redwood Creek
Redwood Creek is a small river in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Redwood C A Orick Ca gauge runs roughly 180–1,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–690 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Redwood C A Orick Ca, Redwood C Nr Blue Lake Ca
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Shasta River
Shasta River is a small river in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shasta R Nr Montague Ca gauge runs roughly 100–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shasta R Nr Montague Ca, Shasta R Nr Yreka Ca
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San Lorenzo River
San Lorenzo River is a small creek in the Central Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the San Lorenzo R A Big Trees Ca gauge runs roughly 65–95 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: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: San Lorenzo R A Big Trees Ca, San Lorenzo R A Santa Cruz Ca
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Noyo River
Noyo River is a small creek in the North Coast Steelhead region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Noyo R Nr Fort Bragg Ca gauge runs roughly 65–100 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: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Noyo R Nr Fort Bragg Ca
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Cache Creek
Cache Creek is a small creek in the Sacramento Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cache C Nr Lower Lake Ca gauge runs roughly 420–1,300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 290–420 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sacramento Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cache C Nr Lower Lake Ca, Cache C A Rumsey Ca, Cache C A Yolo Ca
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Napa River
Napa River is a small creek in the North Bay & Wine Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Napa R Nr Napa Ca gauge runs roughly 40–120 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: North Bay & Wine Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Napa R Nr Napa Ca, Napa R Nr St Helena Ca
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South Fork Trinity River
South Fork Trinity River is a small river in the North Coast Steelhead 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 Sf Trinity R A Forest Glen Ca gauge runs roughly 100–780 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast Steelhead · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sf Trinity R A Forest Glen Ca, Sf Trinity R Bl Hyampom Ca
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Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a small river in the Shasta & 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 Cottonwood C Nr Cottonwood Ca gauge runs roughly 140–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–630 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Shasta & Cascades · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cottonwood C Nr Cottonwood Ca
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Cosumnes River
Cosumnes River is a small river in the Central Valley & Foothills 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 Cosumnes R A Michigan Bar Ca gauge runs roughly 100–430 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: Central Valley & Foothills · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cosumnes R A Michigan Bar Ca
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Spanish Creek
Spanish Creek is a small creek in the Sierra Nevada region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca gauge runs roughly 200–290 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: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca, Spanish C A Quincy Ca
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Salinas River
Salinas River is a small river in the Central Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salinas R Nr Bradley Ca gauge runs roughly 100–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 70–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Salinas R Nr Bradley Ca, Salinas R Nr Spreckels Ca, Salinas R A Paso Robles Ca
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Prosser Creek
Prosser Creek is a small creek in the Sierra Nevada 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 Prosser C Bl Prosser C Dam Nr Truckee Ca gauge runs roughly 95–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sierra Nevada · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Prosser C Bl Prosser C Dam Nr Truckee Ca
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Santa Ynez River
Santa Ynez River is a small creek in the Central Coast 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 Santa Ynez R A Solvang Ca gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Santa Ynez R A Solvang Ca, Santa Ynez R A Narrows Nr Lompoc Ca
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Nacimiento River
Nacimiento River is a small river in the Central Coast 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 Nacimiento R Bl Nacimiento Dam Nr Bradley Ca gauge runs roughly 100–870 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: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nacimiento R Bl Nacimiento Dam Nr Bradley Ca
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Bear River
Bear River is a small creek in the Sacramento 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 Bear R Nr Wheatland Ca gauge runs roughly 85–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 60–85 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sacramento Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bear R Nr Wheatland Ca
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Tule River
Tule River is a small creek in the Central Valley & Foothills region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sf Tule R Nr Reservation Bndry Nr Porterville Ca 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: Central Valley & Foothills · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sf Tule R Nr Reservation Bndry Nr Porterville Ca, Sf Tule R Nr Cholollo Campground Nr Porterville Ca
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Sonoma Creek
Sonoma Creek is a small creek in the North Bay & Wine Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sonoma C A Agua Caliente Ca 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: North Bay & Wine Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sonoma C A Agua Caliente Ca
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