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Missouri · Unknown Co.

Osage River

· 161 mi · Class
Optimal: 6100–18400 CFS · USGS #06926510
12,295 avg
45,900CFS
15.64 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
→Stable(+200 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 12,295 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #06926510
Designated Water Trail · State

About

Below Bagnell Dam, the Osage River runs 161 miles as a designated water trail at substantial flows — 12,295 CFS average with an optimal paddling range from 6,100 to 18,400 CFS. USGS gauge 06926510 tracks the release patterns that drive this big-water system. The dam-controlled flows create a different paddling environment than most Ozark streams, with consistent volume and few seasonal extremes within the optimal range.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:40 AM
Moonrise
2:18 PM
Moonset
5:02 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:40 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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