Iowa · Unknown Co.

Shell Rock River

· 39 mi · Class
Optimal: 110–325 CFS · USGS #05463500
222 avg
724CFS
9.59 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
↓Falling slowly (-19 cfs/hr)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 222 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05463500
State

The Shell Rock River has its source at Albert Lea Lake in Albert Lea, Minnesota. It ends where it joins the West Fork of the Cedar River about five miles above Cedar Falls. Its entire length is navigable by canoe, with a little wading now and then to pass shallow riffles if the water is low. The bottom varies from sand to limestone rubble and for miles on end the banks are open park-like meadows. (Iowa DNR)

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