Wisconsin · Unknown Co.
Popple River
· 62 mi · Class
Optimal: 60–170 CFS · USGS #04063700
⚠60°F — Cold water — dress for immersion, not air temperature
136CFS
2.78 ft gauge height
Optimal→Stable
Avg flow: 112 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #04063700
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
About
Spring-fed flows of 112 CFS average keep the Popple River running through 62 miles of northern Wisconsin forest. The river maintains optimal conditions between 60–170 CFS, tracked at USGS gauge 04063700. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources manages the corridor, though specific access points and rapid classifications remain undocumented in current surveys. At these modest flows, the Popple represents the kind of intimate woodland paddling that defines Wisconsin's smaller waterways.
Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:25 AM
Moonrise
1:33 PM
Moonset
5:18 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:25 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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