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Michigan · Unknown Co.

Lake Superior

· 717 mi · Class III-IV+
Optimal: CFS · USGS #
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Avg flow: 0 cfsHist. median: 0 cfs
Designated Water Trail · Private

About

Lake Superior stretches 717 miles across designated water trails that include the Hiawatha Water Trail, Isle Royale National Park Water Trail, Western U.P. Water Trail, and Lake Superior East Water Trail. The lake generates Class III-IV+ conditions that demand serious paddling skills and cold-water gear. Isle Royale National Park maintains its own water trail designation within the broader lake system.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:21 AM
Moonrise
1:22 PM
Moonset
5:21 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:21 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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