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Bear Branch, IL

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Bridge to Lusk Creek (4 miles)

Class III
4 Miles
Avg Gradient 80 fpm
Max Gradient 80 fpm

Bridge Putin


Bridge Putin
Photo by Raymond Brügger taken 2007-10-14 @ Bone dry

Gauge Information

low
0
10/10 12:30

Min Sug. Level:  1000 cfs

River Description

After the confluence of Bear Branch with Lusk Creek, there is an additional two mile paddle through Lusk Creek Canyon to reach the takeout.

StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2008-07-22 18:10:41

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Bridge Putin


Bridge Putin  Bear Branch of Lusk Creek IL
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Further down from bridge


Further down from bridge  Bear Branch of Lusk Creek AL
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Creek bed after first bend


Creek bed after first bend  Bear Branch of Lusk Creek IL
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Gauge Description:

Bear branch is a relatively large tributary to Lusk Creek. If the gauge on Lusk is above 1000 and still rising, there is a good chance Bear Branch is running.

LUSK CREEK NEAR EDDYVILLE, IL [ IL ]

Current Conditions

Stage Flow Updated
3.04 0.09 10/10 12:30

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Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
IL Bear Branch— Bridge to Lusk Creek (4 miles) III 0 cfs   low 10/10 12:30
IL Lusk Creek— Lusk Creek Canyon (4.5 miles) I-III 0 cfs   low 10/10 12:30

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:1690
USGS Station:03384450
HUC:05140203
Latitude:37.4722
Longitude:-88.5472
Class:5

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