I'm planning a trip starting Sept 26th, and was looking to see what the water levels were for both Little Indian Souix River and Moose River. I'm not sure if the two rivers are generally comparable, or if they vary and one may be lower than the other. I was hoping to hit both if possible, but could modify the route to only do one if needed.

There was a recent report on the Moose R North here if you scroll down some. If I recall it was low but mostly fine. Made some portages longer and a shallow spot here or there (but still I'd find the original post if I was you)

Thanks cyclone! I found the other post and that helps for sure. Any idea if Little Indian Souix would be about the same or might potentially be lower and give us some problems?

Purely my opinion, but I think LIS (north) is a little slower and wider and deeper in general. Still very small but not quite as small as Moose R North. So if you went in on the same day at both entry points...you might have slightly less issues on LIS north.

Just got back from short trip into Little Indian Sioux North. It was very passable. More northern 40 rod portage from Upper to Lower Pauness easy. More southern 8 rod portage actually harder as had to pull over beaver dam. Beaver have been very busy this year. The 220 rod portage from Upper Pauness to Shell Lake was interrupted by beaver dam and very wet in middle. Total seemed longer than 220 rods, but that may be my age. Can't say much about fishing as it was very windy and most of the time was spent with paddling and staying in camp. Still a lovely trip, especially as fire ban was just lifted. Have a great trip.

Hello wonderful outdoor enthusiasts!

I came here in search of the lastest and greatest on the LIS North to Pauness / Shell. I thought I found what I was looking for until i noticed the date of this thread was 2021.
If anyone has something more current, I would be forever grateful.
Many years ago, I made this same trip back to back to back years, knew it like the back of my hand. I know there are some beaver dam crossings on the river, which we paddled right over. The portage over to shell was wet and dry. Some was wet enough we floated the canoe across some portions. But again, 2017, 2018...
Last few years here in MN, I know it's been drier than normal, but this year, we have seen some real rainfall! So logically, I am not expecting low water levels, but asking just to sooth my curiosity.
Thanks!

Water levels are way up. Some areas are as high as in the spring. I went through LIS to Shell in June and the beaver pond is back and I had to float across the section- no problem.