Oregon · Unknown Co.
Willamette River
· 434 mi · Class II
Optimal: 7000–21100 CFS · USGS #14174000
Water temp: 63°F
7,020CFS
4.09 ft gauge height
Optimal→Stable
Avg flow: 14,089 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #14174000
Designated Water Trail · Willamette Riverkeeper
About
The Willamette River runs 434 miles of Class II water at an average 14,089 CFS, with optimal paddling flows between 7,000 and 21,100 CFS on gauge 14174000. A designated water trail stretches the river's length, maintained through Willamette Riverkeeper advocacy. At these flows, the Willamette moves substantial volume through consistent Class II features that require active boat handling but stop short of technical whitewater.
Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
11:48 AM
Moonrise
4:02 PM
Moonset
7:35 AM
★ Moon underfoot
11:48 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality
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