River Level Report
St. Louis - 90 miles
Note: Most river level reports are derived from automatic gages. Others are read manually by volunteers and
are updated every Thursday by 2pm, from early April through late October.
Be aware that measurements in feet (i.e. 3.5') are distances to a fixed point of reference (i.e. the bottom of a
bridge or other nearby benchmark). They are intended only as a relative measure of water stage, not as a measurement
of water depth. Be aware that river levels may change dramatically over a short period of time due to inclement
weather conditions.
River Section: Seven Beaver Lake to HWY 53 - 64 miles
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| Gauge location: | Gauge to be installed summer '08 | |||
| Skill requirements and notes: | Maneuvering in class I-II rapids, wilderness camping skills. |
River Section: HWY 53 to HWY 2 - 81 miles
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Gauge interpretation: High above 6' Medium 2.1' to 6' Low below 2.1' |
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| Gauge location: | Forbes | |||
| Skill requirements and notes: | Maneuvering in class I-II rapids. Portage dam at Forbes |
River Section: HWY 2 to Cloquet - 14 miles
| Gauge interpretation: Gauge is being reviewed |
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| Gauge location: | USGS gauge in Scanlon | |||
| Skill requirements and notes: | Experienced whitewater canoeist., class II-III rapids. No access between Cloquet and Scanlon |
River Section: Scanlon to Thompson Reservoir - 3.6 miles
| Gauge interpretation: 5000 cfs safety maximum High 3000 cfs and above Medium 1000-3000 cfs 700 cfs minimum needed |
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| Gauge location: | USGS gauge at Scanlon (N) | |||
| Skill requirements and notes: | Experienced whitewater canoeist, class II-III rapids. Electric Ledge. Gauge recording (800) 582-8529. |
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