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Idaho · Unknown Co.

Owyhee River

★ Wild & Scenic
· 67 mi · Class I-II
Optimal: 130–400 CFS · USGS #13176400
⚠60°F — Cold water — dress for immersion, not air temperature
267 avg
28.3CFS
8.24 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 267 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #13176400
National Wild & Scenic River · Bureau of Land Management

About

Wild & Scenic designation protects 67 miles of the Owyhee River through Bureau of Land Management canyon country at flows averaging 267 CFS. Optimal paddling conditions fall between 130–400 CFS on gauge 13176400, with Class I-II water that cuts through high desert terrain. The BLM manages this remote corridor as undeveloped wilderness, requiring advance coordination for multi-day trips through the designated Wild & Scenic section.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
11:22 AM
Moonrise
3:46 PM
Moonset
6:58 AM
★ Moon underfoot
11:22 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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