Iowa · Unknown Co.

Winnebago River

· 53 mi · Class
Optimal: 170–500 CFS · USGS #05459500
336 avg
813CFS
6.67 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
Stable
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 336 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05459500
Designated Water Trail · State

Welcome to the Winnebago River! The river enters Winnebago County after originating at Bear Lake in southern Minnesota and meanders southeasterly through the county, eventually flowing into the Shell Rock River near Rockford, Iowa, in Floyd County. It its travels, it flows through six counties. The Winnebago is a navigable “non-meandered” stream in Iowa. That means that the State of Iowa owns the water flowing through it, but not the land adjacent to it or under it. Except at access sites and public areas marked on the map, the land adjacent to and underneath the river is private. Please resp

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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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