Indiana · Franklin / Dearborn Co.

Whitewater River

🏔 Scenic River

Franklin / Dearborn Co. · 96 mi · Class I–III

Optimal: 400–2000 CFS · USGS #03275000

4,370CFS

8.69 ft gauge height

Above Optimal

↓Falling (-260 cfs/hr)(-630 in 3h)

Avg flow: 1,400 cfsHist. median: 1,260 cfsUSGS #03275000

Indiana Natural & Scenic River candidate · Whitewater Memorial State Park

About

Through Franklin and Dearborn counties, the Whitewater River drops 96 miles from canal country to Class II-III whitewater at an average 1,400 CFS. The upper stretch from Brookville to Metamora runs Class I-II through old canal corridors, while the lower section from Metamora to Harrison offers the best whitewater at Class II-III. Optimal flows range from 400 to 2,000 CFS on USGS gauge 03275000. Whitewater Memorial State Park protects a corridor along the route, and the river holds candidate status for Indiana Natural & Scenic designation. Whitewater Canoe Rental operates outfitting services on the system.

Solunar Fishing Activity

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Waxing Crescent

15% illumination

Poor

★ Moon overhead
9:10 AM

Moonrise
1:44 PM

Moonset
4:35 AM

★ Moon underfoot
9:10 PM

Next full moon: May 3111 days

Outfitters

Whitewater Canoe Rental

Brookville-based trips and shuttles

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Data Quality

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