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Minnesota · Hubbard / Wadena Co.

Crow Wing River

Hubbard / Wadena Co. · 75 mi · Class I
Optimal: 300–1,500 CFS · USGS #05244000
680 avg
349CFS
2.75 ft gauge height
Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 680 cfsHist. median: 612 cfsUSGS #05244000
Minnesota State Water Trail · Crow Wing State Park

About

Flowing 75 miles through Hubbard and Wadena counties at 680 CFS average, the Crow Wing runs Class I water well suited to canoe camping and multi-day trips. Optimal flows range from 300 to 1,500 CFS on USGS gauge 05244000. The river carries Minnesota State Water Trail designation, with Crow Wing State Park managing key access points and facilities. Crow Wing Crest Lodge and Huntersville Outfitters provide rentals and shuttle services for paddlers looking to run extended sections of this gentle waterway.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:49 AM
Moonrise
1:53 PM
Moonset
5:45 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:49 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
Outfitters
Crow Wing Crest Lodge
Canoe and kayak rentals on the upper Crow Wing
Huntersville Outfitters
Multi-day canoe trip outfitting and shuttle service
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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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