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Ohio · Ashtabula / Lake Co.

Grand River

Ashtabula / Lake Co. · 98 mi · Class I–III
Optimal: 300–2,000 CFS · USGS #04212100
Water temp: 75°F
1,200 avg
291CFS
2.68 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: 1,200 cfsHist. median: 1,080 cfsUSGS #04212100
Ohio Scenic River · Grand River Wildlife Area

About

From Ashtabula and Lake counties, the Grand River flows 98 miles at an average of 1,200 CFS through Ohio's northeastern corridor. Designated as an Ohio Scenic River, it runs Class I through Class III water with optimal flows between 300 and 2,000 CFS. The Grand River Wildlife Area protects significant stretches of the corridor. USGS gauge 04212100 tracks conditions, and Grand River Canoe Livery provides outfitter services along the route. The river's substantial flow and range of difficulty levels accommodate different paddling objectives as conditions change throughout the season.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
Moon overhead
8:53 AM
Moonrise
1:18 PM
Moonset
4:28 AM
Moon underfoot
8:53 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
Outfitters
Grand River Canoe Livery
Kayak and canoe rentals on the middle Grand River
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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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