Live float conditions for 40 Louisiana 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.
Red River
Red River is a big-water river in the North Louisiana 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 Red River 6.5 Miles Below Black River, La gauge runs roughly 9,300–202,000 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: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Red River 6.5 Miles Below Black River, La
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Bogue Chitto River
Bogue Chitto River is a mid-sized river in the Florida Parishes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bogue Chitto River Near Bush, La gauge runs roughly 670–1,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~790 cfs. Tubing is best 470–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Florida Parishes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bogue Chitto River Near Bush, La
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Atchafalaya River
Atchafalaya River is a big-water river in the Atchafalaya & Big River region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Atchafalaya River At Simmesport, La gauge runs roughly 113,000–496,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~174,000 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: Atchafalaya & Big River · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Atchafalaya River At Simmesport, La, Lower Atchafalaya River At Morgan City, La
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Pearl River
Pearl River is a large river in the Florida Parishes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pearl River Near Bogalusa, La gauge runs roughly 2,000–12,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,500 cfs. Tubing is best 1,400–8,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Florida Parishes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pearl River Near Bogalusa, La
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Ouachita River
Ouachita River is a big-water river in the North Louisiana 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 Ouachita River At West Monroe, La gauge runs roughly 2,500–81,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~5,100 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: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Ouachita River At West Monroe, La
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Tangipahoa River
Tangipahoa River is a mid-sized river in the Florida Parishes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tangipahoa River At Robert, La gauge runs roughly 380–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~460 cfs. Tubing is best 270–770 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Florida Parishes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tangipahoa River At Robert, La
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Tchefuncte River
Tchefuncte River is a small creek in the Florida Parishes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tchefuncte River Near Folsom, La gauge runs roughly 95–130 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: Florida Parishes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tchefuncte River Near Folsom, La
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Calcasieu River
Calcasieu River is a small river in the Southwest / Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora, La gauge runs roughly 100–990 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–530 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 / Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora, La, Calcasieu River Near Oberlin, La, Calcasieu River Near Kinder, La
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Ouiska Chitto Creek
Ouiska Chitto Creek is a small river in the Southwest / Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ouiska Chitto Creek Near Oberlin, La gauge runs roughly 210–830 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–580 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Ouiska Chitto Creek Near Oberlin, La
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Bayou Bartholomew
Bayou Bartholomew is a mid-sized river in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Bartholomew Near Jones, La gauge runs roughly 150–5,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bayou Bartholomew Near Jones, La
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Amite River
Amite River is a small river in the Florida Parishes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Amite River Near Darlington, La gauge runs roughly 290–730 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 200–510 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Florida Parishes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Amite River Near Darlington, La, Amite River Near Denham Springs, La
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Bayou Teche
Bayou Teche is a small river in the Atchafalaya & Big River 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 Bayou Teche At Keystone L&D Nr St. Martinville, La gauge runs roughly 260–780 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–550 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Atchafalaya & Big River · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bayou Teche At Keystone L&D Nr St. Martinville, La, Bayou Teche At Adeline Bridge Near Jeanerette, La
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Tickfaw River
Tickfaw River is a small river in the Florida Parishes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tickfaw River At Montpelier, La 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: Florida Parishes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tickfaw River At Montpelier, La, Tickfaw River At Holden, La
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Mississippi River
Mississippi River is a big-water river in the Atchafalaya & Big River region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mississippi River At Baton Rouge, La gauge runs roughly 247,000–1,070,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~409,500 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: Atchafalaya & Big River · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mississippi River At Baton Rouge, La, Mississippi River At Belle Chasse, La
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Sabine River
Sabine River is a large river in the Southwest / Prairie 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 Sabine Rv Nr Bon Wier, Tx gauge runs roughly 820–17,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,400 cfs. Tubing is best 570–8,200 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 / Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sabine Rv nr Bon Wier, TX, Sabine Rv nr Ruliff, TX
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Vermilion River
Vermilion River is a mid-sized river in the Southwest / Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Vermilion River At Surrey St. At Lafayette, La gauge runs roughly 360–1,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~520 cfs. Tubing is best 250–910 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Vermilion River At Surrey St. At Lafayette, La, Vermilion River At Perry, La
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Bayou Dorcheat
Bayou Dorcheat is a small river in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill, La gauge runs roughly 100–1,700 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–510 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 Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill, La
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Bayou Lafourche
Bayou Lafourche is a small river in the Atchafalaya & Big River region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Lafourche Sw Of Donaldsonville, La gauge runs roughly 200–570 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 140–400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Atchafalaya & Big River · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bayou Lafourche Sw Of Donaldsonville, La, Bayou Lafourche At Thibodaux, La
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Saline Bayou
Saline Bayou is a small creek in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Saline Bayou Near Lucky, La 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: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Saline Bayou Near Lucky, La
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Comite River
Comite River is a small creek in the Florida Parishes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Comite R. At Pt. Hudson-Pride Rd Near Milldale, La gauge runs roughly 180–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Florida Parishes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Comite R. At Pt. Hudson-Pride Rd Near Milldale, La, Comite River Near Comite, La
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Boeuf River
Boeuf River is a small river in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Boeuf River At Ark/La State Line gauge runs roughly 100–2,500 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–560 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Boeuf River At Ark/La State Line, Boeuf River Near Girard, La
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Tensas River
Tensas River is a small creek in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tensas River At Tendal, La gauge runs roughly 430–940 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 300–430 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 Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tensas River At Tendal, La
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Little River
Little River is a mid-sized river in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River Near Rochelle, La gauge runs roughly 150–4,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Little River Near Rochelle, La
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Bayou Courtableau
Bayou Courtableau is a mid-sized river in the Atchafalaya & Big River region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Courtableau At Washington, La gauge runs roughly 150–2,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Atchafalaya & Big River · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bayou Courtableau At Washington, La
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Bodcau Bayou
Bodcau Bayou is a small river in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bodcau Bayou Near Springhill, La gauge runs roughly 100–1,900 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. 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: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bodcau Bayou Near Springhill, La
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Bayou Pierre
Bayou Pierre is a small river in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Pierre Near Lake End, La gauge runs roughly 120–2,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 85–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bayou Pierre Near Lake End, La
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Bayou Anacoco
Bayou Anacoco is a small river in the Southwest / Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine, La gauge runs roughly 100–830 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine, La
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Bayou Macon
Bayou Macon is a small river in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Macon Nr Kilbourne, La gauge runs roughly 100–370 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: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bayou Macon Nr Kilbourne, La
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Bayou Lafourche (North)
Bayou Lafourche (North) is a small river in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake, La gauge runs roughly 100–4,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 70–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake, La
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Bundick Creek
Bundick Creek is a small creek in the Southwest / Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bundick Creek Near Deridder, La gauge runs roughly 100–150 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 / Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bundick Creek Near Deridder, La
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Red Chute Bayou
Red Chute Bayou is a mid-sized river in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Red Chute Bayou At Sligo, La gauge runs roughly 150–8,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,800 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 Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Red Chute Bayou At Sligo, La
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Natalbany River
Natalbany River is a small creek in the Florida Parishes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Natalbany River At Baptist, La gauge runs roughly 55–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Florida Parishes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Natalbany River At Baptist, La
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Bayou Nezpique
Bayou Nezpique is a small river in the Southwest / Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile, La gauge runs roughly 100–1,700 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–650 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 / Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bayou Nezpique Near Basile, La
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Bayou Cocodrie
Bayou Cocodrie is a small river in the Atchafalaya & Big River region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Cocodrie Near Clearwater, La gauge runs roughly 110–960 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Atchafalaya & Big River · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bayou Cocodrie Near Clearwater, La
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Chemin-A-Haut Bayou
Chemin-A-Haut Bayou is a small creek in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chemin-A-Haut Bayou Near Beekman, La gauge runs roughly 150–760 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: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chemin-A-Haut Bayou Near Beekman, La
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Little Corney Bayou
Little Corney Bayou is a small creek in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie, La gauge runs roughly 150–350 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: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie, La
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Bayou Des Cannes
Bayou Des Cannes is a small creek in the Southwest / Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice, La gauge runs roughly 170–480 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: Southwest / Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice, La
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Cypress Bayou
Cypress Bayou is a small creek in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cypress Bayou Near Keithville, La gauge runs roughly 40–70 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 Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cypress Bayou Near Keithville, La
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Big Creek
Big Creek is a small creek in the North Louisiana region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Creek At Pollock, La 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: North Louisiana · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Creek At Pollock, La
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Bayou Toro
Bayou Toro is a small creek in the Southwest / Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Toro Near Toro, La 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: Southwest / Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bayou Toro Near Toro, La
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