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 319d06h08m 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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Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Gauge/flow analysis based on data from a gauge at or near the take-out location 1990-10-01 to 2008-09-30
Drainage area at gauge65.4 sq.mi. (38.3 contributing)
Minimum mean daily flow during stated period 44 cfs (2009.07.12+)
90% of time flow exceeds 50 cfs
10% of time flow exceeds 77 cfs
Maximum mean daily flow during stated period 2,320 cfs (2005.10.05)
10/90 ratio ('flashy-ness')
(under 3 is fairly steady, over 10 is quite 'flashy')		 1.54
Average days per year over recommended 'low' threshold ( 100 cfs)  ~22
Average days per year over recommended 'high' threshold ( 1000 cfs) <1

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
NORTH FISH CREEK NEAR MOQUAH, WI
usgs-040263491 175 - 1000 cfs I 319d06h08m 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.
RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
0 - 125 cfs extremely Low-somewhat Low I Too low for any real whitewater. (Possible to float, but rapids will be a scrape.)
125 - 175 cfs somewhat Low-barely Low I(II) Marginally boatable as whitewater.
175 - 350 cfs barely runnable-med runnable I-II Probably low-boatable. (Best range uncertain. We need your input. Please add a comment or report.)
350 - 600 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable I-II Likely moderate flows for intermediate whitewater. (Best range uncertain. We need your input. Please add a comment or report.)
600 -1000 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable II Likely high flows requiring more advanced whitewater skills. (Best range uncertain. We need your input. Please add a comment or report.)
1000 -2500 cfs somewhat High-somewhat High II Undoubtedly high; may be suitable for well experienced whitewater boaters.
2500 -5000 cfs somewhat High-extremely High II+ (Near) Record flows. Likely dangerous for all but the most experienced whitewater boaters, exercising due caution.

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 U.S.2 to Old U.S.2 (7.77 miles), North Fish Creek Wisconsin, US (mobile)