Minnesota · Unknown Co.
Crow River, South Fork
· 96 mi · Class
Optimal: 600–1800 CFS · USGS #05320000
4,580CFS
12.50 ft gauge height
Flood↓Falling slowly (-50 cfs/hr)(-110 in 3h)
Avg flow: 1,210 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05320000
Designated Water Trail · State
About
Flowing 96 miles as a designated state water trail, the South Fork Crow River carries an average of 1,210 CFS with optimal paddling conditions between 600 and 1,800 CFS. USGS gauge 05320000 tracks flows for this major tributary system. The water trail designation provides marked access points and camping facilities along the route, though specific sections and their characteristics vary considerably across the 96-mile length.
Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:48 AM
Moonrise
1:59 PM
Moonset
5:37 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:48 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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