Gauge Description:

While there is no gauge, discharge for this reach is calculated from change in reservoir height and release from the reservoir downstream. The value can be found on the USBR Yakima Project site as reservoir inflow for the Cle Elum (keep in mind this is a caculated value and sometimes the numbers are a bit off). Look for flows of 1500 to 4000 cfs. To see data from the last few days go to the data archive, select station CLE with parameter QU which is the calculated inflow. It could be run a bit lower although it would start to get scrapy in spots. It could also be run higher although it might make a less suitable beginner run and some of the features would probably wash out. For a second check, the Teanaway River at Forks is maintained by USBR and is the next drainage to the east. The Cle Elum should be good between about 250 and 1000 cfs on the Teanaway gauge. The closest USGS gauge is the Wenatchee at Peshastin. Look for flows of 6000-9000 cfs on this gauge.