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Illinois · Unknown Co.

Ohio River

· 133 mi · Class
Optimal: 95400–286200 CFS · USGS #03384500
—CFS
29.96 ft gauge height
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⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 190,771 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03384500
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About

Averaging 190,771 CFS through 133 miles of river corridor, the Ohio maintains navigable depths across a broad optimal range from 95,400 to 286,200 CFS. USGS gauge 03384500 tracks the massive flows that define this working waterway. The Illinois fishing section provides angling access along stretches managed under state designation protocols.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:24 AM
Moonrise
2:06 PM
Moonset
4:42 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:24 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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