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04/20/2024 02:03PM
Anyone have thoughts on the water levels? I am considering a trip next week that might include some river travel - among the possibles, I am considering ones that might get bony in a typical late-summer dry spell.
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04/20/2024 06:46PM
Hey Steve,
Water levels were just a little high last weekend on my trip. And with the several bouts of soaking rain recently along the border I’ll venture to guess that the water is about as high as it will get for the near future.
You gotta go!
Tom
Water levels were just a little high last weekend on my trip. And with the several bouts of soaking rain recently along the border I’ll venture to guess that the water is about as high as it will get for the near future.
You gotta go!
Tom
04/21/2024 10:17PM
Pinetree: "Compared to a normal spring they are lower water guage "
Interesting - other than 12 months ago, I don't see a way to view historical data - is there one? And/or long-term averages?
"I don't care what you believe. I care what you can prove." -Philosopher & Mathematician JJJ
04/24/2024 09:57AM
tumblehome: "Hey Steve,
Water levels were just a little high last weekend on my trip. And with the several bouts of soaking rain recently along the border I’ll venture to guess that the water is about as high as it will get for the near future.
You gotta go!
Tom"
This post still best sums up the current situation.
05/08/2024 06:42PM
wkdlstr: "SCpaddler: "Any thoughts/experience on how Frost River water levels ay be in late May?"
Hi SCpaddler, was wondering the same thing. I plan to do the Frost on 5/29. You? "
I’m doing it in a few days, I’ll let you know.
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05/15/2024 10:32PM
just returned from Insula via Lake 1 for fishing opener.
Been doing this trip for years, water levels are near normal or a little low but nothing drastic.
Been doing this trip for years, water levels are near normal or a little low but nothing drastic.
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05/16/2024 09:39AM
ISRO: "Just did the Frost River loop last weekend and the water levels were excellent, great trip.
Went in at Cross Bay and exited @ Missing Link"
Thanks for the update ISRO. Will be on the Frost River in 2 weeks. By "excellent" water levels did you mean you had more or less than 10 beaver dams to pull over on?
05/16/2024 06:18PM
wkdlstr: "ISRO: "Just did the Frost River loop last weekend and the water levels were excellent, great trip.
Went in at Cross Bay and exited @ Missing Link"
Thanks for the update ISRO. Will be on the Frost River in 2 weeks. By "excellent" water levels did you mean you had more or less than 10 beaver dams to pull over on? "
More, but I am pretty meticulous about my Magic............grin
05/26/2024 08:21PM
Frost River water level update. Traveled the river on Monday 5/20.
Lifted over 2 beaver dams. Ran 17 total beaver dams, 3 of which were very small and just a float through. Didn’t need the portage into Octopus.
Lifted over 2 beaver dams. Ran 17 total beaver dams, 3 of which were very small and just a float through. Didn’t need the portage into Octopus.
05/27/2024 02:26PM
We just got back from a week on Horseshoe Lake. We stayed at the isolated campsite in the southeast arm of the lake.
The Tuesday (and into Wednesday) rain was torrential and raised the level of the water (by six to eight inches) flowing out by way of the Brule River. Water was clearly higher coming out than when we put in. Same for Caribou and Lizz.
Small sample size, but my experience.
Mike
The Tuesday (and into Wednesday) rain was torrential and raised the level of the water (by six to eight inches) flowing out by way of the Brule River. Water was clearly higher coming out than when we put in. Same for Caribou and Lizz.
Small sample size, but my experience.
Mike
I did indeed rock down to Electric Avenue, but I did not take it higher. I regret that.
05/27/2024 06:16PM
YardstickAngler: "Frost River water level update. Traveled the river on Monday 5/20.
Lifted over 2 beaver dams. Ran 17 total beaver dams, 3 of which were very small and just a float through. Didn’t need the portage into Octopus.
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I’ve never been on that route, how do those levels compare to “normal” for this time of year?
09/11/2024 08:55PM
It's always good to check the current water levels before your trip, especially in late summer when things can get low. You might want to look at recent reports or use a water level app to see if the rivers you're considering are getting too shallow. Some rivers can get pretty bony this time of year, so it’s better to be safe and plan accordingly.
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