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Canada · Alberta

Bow River

Alberta · 365 mi · Class
Optimal: CFS · USGS #05BH004
0
14,091CFS
7.34 ft gauge height
Optimal
→Stable(-282.517 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 0 cfsHist. median: 0 cfs🇨🇦 WSC #05BH004
🇨🇦 Canadian river — beta coverage. Flow data via Environment Canada Water Survey (WSC) instead of USGS. Some features may be incomplete.

About

Glacier-fed river flowing through Banff and Calgary. WSC gauge: BOW RIVER AT CALGARY (05BH004).

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waning Gibbous
88% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
10:06 AM
Moonrise
6:24 AM
Moonset
1:47 PM
★ Moon underfoot
10:06 PM
Next full moon: Jun 2926 days
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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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