Tennessee · Unknown Co.

Obed River

★ Wild & Scenic🏞 National Park

 · 26 mi · Class II-III

Optimal: 525–1550 CFS · USGS #03539800

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Avg flow: 1,049 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03539800

National Wild & Scenic River · National Park Service

About

National Wild & Scenic designation protects 26 miles of the Obed River through Class II-III sandstone gorges managed by the National Park Service. At 1,049 CFS average flow, the river runs best between 525 and 1,550 CFS according to USGS gauge 03539800. Three distinct sections define the run: Adams Bridge to Potters Ford in the upper reach, Potters Ford to Obed Junction through the middle gorge, and Obed Junction to Nemo for the lower stretch. The sandstone cuts create technical drops and boulder gardens that demand precise boat handling, with reliable water most of the year for intermediate paddlers seeking continuous whitewater action.

Solunar Fishing Activity

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Waxing Crescent

15% illumination

Poor

★ Moon overhead
9:08 AM

Moonrise
1:55 PM

Moonset
4:22 AM

★ Moon underfoot
9:08 PM

Next full moon: May 3111 days

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