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Alaska · Unknown Co.

Alatna River

Wild & Scenic🏞 National Park
· 110 mi · Class
Optimal: CFS · USGS #
CFS
No realtime gauge
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Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 0 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsNo realtime gauge — see release schedule
National Wild & Scenic River · National Park Service

About

From Gadeke Lake to its confluence with the Malamute Fork, the Alatna runs 110 miles through Gates of the Arctic National Park as a designated Wild & Scenic River under National Park Service management. The upper section from Gadeke Lake to Circle Lake flows through the heart of the Brooks Range, while the lower stretch from Circle Lake to the Malamute Fork continues the wilderness corridor. No USGS gauge monitors the Alatna, reflecting its roadless character in one of Alaska's most remote watersheds.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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