Virginia · Russell / Tazewell Co.

Clinch River

Russell / Tazewell Co. · 135 mi · Class I
Optimal: 300–1500 CFS · USGS #03524000
Water temp: 68°F
750 avg
287CFS
2.07 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: 750 cfsHist. median: 675 cfsUSGS #03524000
American Heritage River (1998) · Clinch River State Park

The Clinch River is one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America — over 130 species of fish and 48 species of mussels, including 20 federally endangered or threatened species. Designated an American Heritage River in 1998, the Clinch flows from the southwestern Virginia coalfields through the Cumberland Plateau into Tennessee. Quiet Class I paddling through limestone-walled valleys with outstanding smallmouth and muskie fishing.

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