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Colorado · Unknown Co.

North Platte River

· 10 mi · Class
Optimal: 200–625 CFS · USGS #06620000
424 avg
842CFS
3.76 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
→Stable(+34 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 424 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #06620000
Bureau of Land Management

About

Bureau of Land Management waters through Northgate Canyon offer 10 miles of North Platte River flowing at 424 CFS average, with optimal conditions between 200–625 CFS. USGS gauge 06620000 tracks the flows for this BLM-managed stretch. The canyon section requires coordination with federal land managers for access and camping permits.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
10:38 AM
Moonrise
3:07 PM
Moonset
6:10 AM
★ Moon underfoot
10:38 PM
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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