Live float conditions for 40 Maine 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.
Kennebec River
Kennebec River is a large river in the Kennebec Watershed 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 Kennebec River At The Forks, Maine gauge runs roughly 1,000–4,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,600 cfs. Tubing is best 700–3,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kennebec Watershed · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kennebec River At The Forks, Maine, Kennebec River At Bingham, Maine, Kennebec River Near Madison, Maine, Kennebec River At North Sidney, Maine
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Grand Lake Stream
Grand Lake Stream is a small river in the Down East 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 Grand Lake Stream At Grand Lake Stream, Maine gauge runs roughly 190–860 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–550 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Down East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Grand Lake Stream At Grand Lake Stream, Maine
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St. Croix River
St. Croix River is a mid-sized river in the Down East 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 At Vanceboro, Maine gauge runs roughly 250–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~400 cfs. Tubing is best 180–980 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Down East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: St. Croix River At Vanceboro, Maine, St. Croix River At Baring, Maine
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East Branch Penobscot River
East Branch Penobscot River is a mid-sized river in the North Woods / Penobscot region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the E. Br. Penobscot River Below Grand Lake Matagamon gauge runs roughly 160–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–650 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: E. Br. Penobscot River Below Grand Lake Matagamon, East Branch Penobscot River At Grindstone, Maine
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Androscoggin River
Androscoggin River is a large river in the Western Mountains 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 Androscoggin River At Rumford, Maine gauge runs roughly 1,800–4,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,100 cfs. Tubing is best 1,300–2,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Androscoggin River At Rumford, Maine, Androscoggin River Near Auburn, Maine
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Penobscot River
Penobscot River is a large river in the North Woods / Penobscot 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 Penobscot River At West Enfield, Maine gauge runs roughly 4,600–14,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~5,800 cfs. Tubing is best 3,200–10,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Penobscot River At West Enfield, Maine
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Saco River
Saco River is a mid-sized river in the Southern 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 Saco River At Cornish, Maine gauge runs roughly 910–3,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,200 cfs. Tubing is best 640–2,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Saco River At Cornish, Maine
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Allagash River
Allagash River is a mid-sized river in the North Woods / Penobscot region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Allagash River Near Allagash, Maine gauge runs roughly 350–2,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~540 cfs. Tubing is best 240–1,600 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 Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Allagash River Near Allagash, Maine
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Dead River
Dead River is a mid-sized river in the Kennebec Watershed 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 Dead River Near Dead River, Maine gauge runs roughly 150–3,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kennebec Watershed · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Dead River Near Dead River, Maine
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Sheepscot River
Sheepscot River is a small river in the Southern Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sheepscot River At North Whitefield, Maine gauge runs roughly 100–460 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: Southern Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sheepscot River At North Whitefield, Maine
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St. John River
St. John River is a mid-sized river in the Aroostook / The County region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. John River At Ninemile Bridge, Maine gauge runs roughly 310–3,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~480 cfs. Tubing is best 220–1,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Aroostook / The County · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: St. John River At Ninemile Bridge, Maine, St. John River At Dickey, Maine, St. John River Below Fish R, Nr Fort Kent, Maine
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Piscataquis River
Piscataquis River is a small river in the North Woods / Penobscot region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Piscataquis River At Blanchard, Maine gauge runs roughly 100–370 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: North Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Piscataquis River At Blanchard, Maine, Piscataquis River Near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, Piscataquis River At Medford, Maine
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Narraguagus River
Narraguagus River is a small river in the Down East region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Narraguagus River At Cherryfield, Maine gauge runs roughly 220–820 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: Down East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Narraguagus River At Cherryfield, Maine
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Sandy River
Sandy River is a small creek in the Western Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sandy River Near Madrid, Maine gauge runs roughly 55–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sandy River Near Madrid, Maine, Sandy River Near Mercer, Maine
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Carrabassett River
Carrabassett River is a small river in the Western Mountains 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 Carrabassett River Near North Anson, Maine gauge runs roughly 190–780 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–550 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Carrabassett River Near North Anson, Maine
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Aroostook River
Aroostook River is a mid-sized river in the Aroostook / The County region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Aroostook River Near Masardis, Maine gauge runs roughly 270–1,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~390 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: Aroostook / The County · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Aroostook River Near Masardis, Maine, Aroostook River At Washburn, Maine
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Mattawamkeag River
Mattawamkeag River is a mid-sized river in the North Woods / Penobscot region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mattawamkeag River Near Mattawamkeag, Maine gauge runs roughly 400–3,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~660 cfs. Tubing is best 280–2,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mattawamkeag River Near Mattawamkeag, Maine
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Fish River
Fish River is a mid-sized river in the Aroostook / The County region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fish River Near Fort Kent, Maine gauge runs roughly 300–1,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~450 cfs. Tubing is best 210–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Aroostook / The County · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Fish River Near Fort Kent, Maine
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West Branch Penobscot Headwaters
West Branch Penobscot Headwaters is a small river in the North Woods / Penobscot region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Branch Penobscot River Nr Pittston Farm, Me gauge runs roughly 120–700 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–420 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Branch Penobscot River Nr Pittston Farm, Me, S. Br. Penobscot River Nr Canada Falls Lake, Maine
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Presumpscot River
Presumpscot River is a mid-sized river in the Southern 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 Presumpscot River Near West Falmouth, Maine gauge runs roughly 420–1,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~600 cfs. Tubing is best 290–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Presumpscot River Near West Falmouth, Maine
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Wild River
Wild River is a small creek in the Western Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wild River At Gilead, Maine gauge runs roughly 130–190 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: Western Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wild River At Gilead, Maine
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Meduxnekeag River
Meduxnekeag River is a small creek in the Aroostook / The County region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Meduxnekeag R Above S Br Medux. R Nr Houlton, Me gauge runs roughly 160–260 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: Aroostook / The County · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Meduxnekeag R Above S Br Medux. R Nr Houlton, Me, Meduxnekeag River At Lowery Rd. Nr Houlton, Maine
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Sebec River
Sebec River is a small river in the North Woods / Penobscot 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 Sebec River At Sebec, Maine gauge runs roughly 260–930 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–590 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sebec River At Sebec, Maine
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Swift River
Swift River is a small creek in the Western Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Swift River Near Roxbury, Maine gauge runs roughly 140–210 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: Western Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Swift River Near Roxbury, Maine
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Kenduskeag Stream
Kenduskeag Stream is a small river in the North Woods / Penobscot region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kenduskeag Stream Near Bangor, Maine gauge runs roughly 100–760 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–430 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 Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kenduskeag Stream Near Bangor, Maine
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Ellis River
Ellis River is a small river in the Western Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ellis River At South Andover, Maine gauge runs roughly 100–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ellis River At South Andover, Maine
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Seboeis River
Seboeis River is a small river in the North Woods / Penobscot region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Seboeis River Near Shin Pond, Maine gauge runs roughly 100–440 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–270 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Seboeis River Near Shin Pond, Maine
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Royal River
Royal River is a small river in the Southern 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 Royal River At Yarmouth, Maine 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: Southern Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Royal River At Yarmouth, Maine
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Ducktrap River
Ducktrap River is a small creek in the Southern Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ducktrap River Near Lincolnville, Maine 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: Southern Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ducktrap River Near Lincolnville, Maine
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Little Androscoggin River
Little Androscoggin River is a small creek in the Western Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Androscoggin River Near South Paris, Maine gauge runs roughly 110–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Androscoggin River Near South Paris, Maine
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Mousam River
Mousam River is a small creek in the Southern 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 Mousam River At Route 4 Near Sanford, Maine 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: Southern Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mousam River At Route 4 Near Sanford, Maine, Mousam River Near West Kennebunk, Maine
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Spencer Stream
Spencer Stream is a small river in the Kennebec Watershed region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Spencer Stream Near Grand Falls, Maine gauge runs roughly 120–520 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–330 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kennebec Watershed · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Spencer Stream Near Grand Falls, Maine
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Cobbosseecontee Stream
Cobbosseecontee Stream is a small river in the Kennebec Watershed region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cobbosseecontee Stream At Gardiner, Maine gauge runs roughly 180–570 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kennebec Watershed · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cobbosseecontee Stream At Gardiner, Maine
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Little Madawaska River
Little Madawaska River is a small river in the Aroostook / The County region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Madawaska River At Caribou, Maine gauge runs roughly 120–670 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Aroostook / The County · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Madawaska River At Caribou, Maine
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Old Stream
Old Stream is a small creek in the Down East region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Old Stream Near Wesley, Maine 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: Down East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Old Stream Near Wesley, Maine
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Big Black River
Big Black River is a small river in the Aroostook / The County region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Black River Near Depot Mtn, Maine gauge runs roughly 100–410 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: Aroostook / The County · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Black River Near Depot Mtn, Maine
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Kingsbury Stream
Kingsbury Stream is a small creek in the North Woods / Penobscot region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kingsbury Stream At Abbot Village, Maine gauge runs roughly 190–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kingsbury Stream At Abbot Village, Maine
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Austin Stream
Austin Stream is a small creek in the Kennebec Watershed 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 Austin Stream At Bingham, Maine gauge runs roughly 130–200 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: Kennebec Watershed · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Austin Stream At Bingham, Maine
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Kennebunk River
Kennebunk River is a small creek in the Southern Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kennebunk River Near Kennebunk, Maine 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: Southern Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kennebunk River Near Kennebunk, Maine
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Wytopitlock Stream
Wytopitlock Stream is a small creek in the North Woods / Penobscot region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wytopitlock Stream Near Wytopitlock Maine gauge runs roughly 90–180 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: North Woods / Penobscot · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wytopitlock Stream Near Wytopitlock Maine
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