North Fish Creek - U.S.2 to Old U.S.2 (7.77 miles)


North Fish Creek, Wisconsin, US

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U.S.2 to Old U.S.2 (7.77 miles)

Usual Difficulty I-II (varies with level)
Length 7.77 Miles
Avg. Gradient 30 fpm
Max Gradient 35 fpm

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
NORTH FISH CREEK NEAR MOQUAH, WI
usgs-040263491 175 - 1000 cfs I 316d23h50m 61 cfs (rc= -0.6 )
Too low for any real whitewater. (Possible to float, but rapids will be a scrape.) Gauge (65.4 sq.mi. drainage) is right at take-out. A fairly substantial trib comes in right there, so flow in reach is somewhat less than gauge.


River Description

We have no specific information about rapids on this stretch. However, there seems adequate drainage and gradient to generate at least some mild whitewater interest (or at least swiftwater).

Anyone having more specific knowledge (to confirm or refute existence of real whitewater) is encouraged to submit comments or reports (with or without photos) to help out your fellow river explorers.

Bill Caputi provides our first report (2010-06-11):
Paddled at 125cfs. Too low. Fly fishermen in waders laughed at me. I'd try it again at 150-175 or higher.
Nice class I & II. Really small, but not too brushy.


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2011-04-27 19:35:46


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