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Nevada · Unknown Co.

South Fork Owyhee River

· 5 mi · Class
Optimal: 250–725 CFS · USGS #10311750
491 avg
421CFS
6.60 ft gauge height
Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 491 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #10311750
Bureau of Land Management

About

From the South Fork Pipeline to the Idaho border, five miles of the South Fork Owyhee flow through Bureau of Land Management territory at an average 491 CFS. Optimal flows run 250–725 CFS on USGS gauge 10311750. The BLM manages this upper reach as part of the broader Owyhee system's remote desert canyonlands.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
11:23 AM
Moonrise
3:48 PM
Moonset
6:57 AM
★ Moon underfoot
11:23 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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