Wisconsin · Unknown Co.

South Fork Flambeau River

· 64 mi · Class
Optimal: 325–950 CFS · USGS #05359500
626 avg
1,370CFS
7.34 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: 626 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05359500
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The most challenging whitewater of Flambeau River. Rapids begin in earnest within a half-mile from put-in, where boulder gardens lead into a right bend and river constricts between rock formations and rumbles into several downstream rapids downstream.

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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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