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North Carolina · Unknown Co.

New River

★ Wild & Scenic
· 27 mi · Class I-III
Optimal: 225–650 CFS · USGS #03161000
441 avg
130CFS
1.63 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 441 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03161000
National Wild & Scenic River · State

About

Wild & Scenic designation protects 27 miles of the New River through Class I-III water that averages 441 CFS. Optimal flows run 225–650 CFS on USGS gauge 03161000, with the Wild & Scenic corridor encompassing the full protected stretch. The gradient shifts from Class I pools through Class II-III drops depending on the section, though specific rapid locations aren't detailed in current management data. As a designated Wild & Scenic waterway, the New River maintains undeveloped banks and natural flow patterns critical to its ecological integrity.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
8:54 AM
Moonrise
1:39 PM
Moonset
4:09 AM
★ Moon underfoot
8:54 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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