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Maine · Unknown Co.

West Branch Penobscot River

· 3 mi · Class
Optimal: 1350–4050 CFS · USGS #01042500
2,690 avg
5,460CFS
5.02 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
↓Falling fast (-950 cfs/hr)(-950 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 2,690 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #01042500
Private

About

From Seboomook Dam, the West Branch Penobscot delivers three miles of commercial whitewater at flows averaging 2,690 CFS through an optimal range of 1,350–4,050. This privately managed section runs scheduled releases that paddlers track through USGS gauge 01042500. The concentrated gradient and heavy volume make this a destination for rafting outfitters working the controlled releases rather than natural snowmelt or rainfall patterns.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
8:06 AM
Moonrise
12:11 PM
Moonset
4:01 AM
★ Moon underfoot
8:06 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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