Wabash - Huntington surfing hole (PnP)


Wabash, Indiana, US

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Huntington surfing hole (PnP)

Usual Difficulty I-II (for normal flows)
Length 0.01 Miles

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
WABASH RIVER AT HUNTINGTON, IN
usgs-03323500 9.80 - 10.20 ft I-II 04h14m 9.92 ft (rc= 0.3 )


River Description

About 200' to 300' downstream from the bridge, a river wide ledge creates a surfing hole 75' wide with eddys on both sides. This hole is a lot like the head gates on the East Race, with 3 to 4 places to do 360's. There is room for at least three boats to surf at one time. This is a good place to get new people side surfing or a good place to go on a cool spring day when you have not been out all winter. The water is not too deep or fast below this hole so rescue is not difficult. When you're done, carry your boat up above the ledge and paddle back to the bridge.

The put-in / take-out is on Etna Avenue in Huntington. I have parked in the school drive on weekends and not had any problems.

       


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2010-12-28 15:01:27

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Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Huntington dam controls the flow and they seem to change the level around noon almost every day. If you check it in the morning try to paddle before noon or check it after noon and go then. The gauge is updated every 4 hours starting at 7:00 am.

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
WABASH RIVER AT HUNTINGTON, IN
usgs-03323500 9.80 - 10.20 ft I-II 04h14m 9.92 ft (rc= 0.3 )
Gauge (721 sq.mi. drainage) is just upstream, and is highly subject to regulation of flows from dam. Expect sudden changes (often daily at noon).
RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
9.80 -10.20 ft barely runnable-high runnable I-II

Report - Reports of Wabash Huntington surfing hole (PnP) and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
Wabash [IN] Park n play 10.0 Jay Koontz
> 10 years Wabash [IN] Surf Indiana! 10.03 Jay Koontz

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Rapid Summary

Mile Rapid Name Class Features (Legend)
0.0Huntington surfing holeIIPlayspot

Rapid Descriptions

Huntington surfing hole (Class II)


 




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