Peshtigo - F) Spring Rapids: Johnson Falls Rd to Schaeffer Rd (7.8 miles)


Peshtigo, Wisconsin, US

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F) Spring Rapids: Johnson Falls Rd to Schaeffer Rd (7.8 miles)

Usual Difficulty I-II (varies with level)
Length 7.8 Miles
Avg. Gradient 7 fpm
Max Gradient 22 fpm

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
PESHTIGO RIVER NEAR WABENO, WI
usgs-04067958 200 - 2000 cfs I-II 66d23h05m 437 cfs (rc= 0.5 )
Likely good flows.


River Description

Seldom run (but popular fly-fishing) reach. Possible alternative take-out from the end of Kirby Lake Rd would eliminate 2.4 miles of lower gradient, shortening the run to 5.4 miles.


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2009-05-27 03:13:11

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Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

New agreement provides for "run-of-river" flows in this 'Spring Rapids' section, so the referenced gauge should provide reasonable approximation of flow in this stretch even though dams intervene.

To confirm flow levels, check the dam flow hotline at 1.800.236.7341.

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
PESHTIGO RIVER NEAR WABENO, WI
usgs-04067958 200 - 2000 cfs I-II 66d23h05m 437 cfs (rc= 0.5 )
Likely good flows.

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
0 - 200 cfs extremely Low-barely Low I Likely too low and scrapey.
200 - 300 cfs barely runnable-med runnable I(II) Likely minimally boatable.
300 - 600 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable I-II Likely good flows.
600 -2000 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable II(III) Likely high flows.
2000 -5000 cfs barely High-extremely High II-III Unusually high flows.

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Rapid Summary

Mile Rapid Name Class Features (Legend)
3.2marked rapidsII
4.7marked rapidsIIPlayspot
5.7Spring RapidsIIPlayspot

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 F) Spring Rapids: Johnson Falls Rd to Schaeffer Rd (7.8 miles), Peshtigo Wisconsin, US (mobile)