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Iowa · Unknown Co.

Middle Raccoon River

· 58 mi · Class
Optimal: 130–375 CFS · USGS #05483450
254 avg
286CFS
10.52 ft gauge height
Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 254 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05483450
Designated Water Trail · State

About

The Middle Raccoon is defined by its wildness – protected lands bordering a river mostly absent of human development. The wildness of the Middle Raccoon is so unique that the State of Iowa has designated it as one of only five Protected Water Areas in Iowa. (Iowa DNR)

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:49 AM
Moonrise
2:15 PM
Moonset
5:24 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:49 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

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