California · Unknown Co.

Mattole River

· 27 mi · Class
Optimal: 625–1850 CFS · USGS #11469000
1,231 avg
381CFS
12.28 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 1,231 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #11469000
Bureau of Land Management

Flatwater, down in estuary. Takeout is Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - last five miles of run is BLM. Overlaps ACEC (fish/habitat restoration). Dispersed Camping not allowed within one mile of the mouth. For More Information Visit: Arcata Field Office - Bureau of Land Management

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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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