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Idaho · Unknown Co.

Payette River

· 7 mi · Class III-IV
Optimal: 625–1900 CFS · USGS #13246000
1,263 avg
2,650CFS
8.45 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 1,263 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #13246000
BLM/USFS Coop Mang

About

Banks to Beehive Bend delivers seven miles of Class III-IV whitewater at 1,263 CFS average through a BLM and Forest Service cooperative management area. The Payette runs optimal between 625 and 1,900 CFS on gauge 13246000, with the sweet spot around 1,200-1,400 for most paddlers tackling the technical drops and boulder gardens that define this stretch. Above 1,500 CFS the hydraulics get pushy; below 800 CFS the rocks start scraping. This is continuous whitewater demanding solid Class III skills and reliable roll recovery.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
11:20 AM
Moonrise
3:37 PM
Moonset
7:04 AM
★ Moon underfoot
11:20 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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