Idaho · Unknown Co.

Snake River

★ Wild & Scenic

 · 178 mi · Class 

Optimal: 1400–4250 CFS · USGS #13310199

4,620CFS

34.69 ft gauge height

Above Optimal

↑Rising slowly (+50 cfs/hr)(+110 in 3h)

Avg flow: 2,838 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #13310199

National Wild & Scenic River · U.S. Forest Service

The Main Snake River begins at the confluence of the South Fork and Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Menan boat access (BLM) is just below the confluence and the next downstream access is Mike Walker (Jefferson County).This section of river is floatable in drift boats and rafts. This section is mostly flatwater that has large oxbows in some sections. <p></p> Mike Walker to Idaho Falls is flatwater that is relatively slow and confined in a straight channel. An irrigation diversion exists below Mike Walker and is inpassible. This section is primarily utilized by motorized watercraft. Boaters ca

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