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Wisconsin · Unknown Co.

Tomahawk River

· 92 mi · Class
Optimal: 325–1000 CFS · USGS #05391000
662 avg
1,010CFS
2.96 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
↑Rising slowly (+10 cfs/hr)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 662 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05391000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

About

At 662 CFS average flow through 92 miles of northern Wisconsin, the Tomahawk River runs in the optimal range of 325–1000 CFS most seasons. USGS gauge 05391000 tracks conditions for paddlers working the stretch from Willow Dam down to Swamp Lake Road, though the full river offers additional mileage above and below those markers. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources manages access and regulations along the corridor.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:30 AM
Moonrise
1:37 PM
Moonset
5:22 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:30 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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