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Badfish, WI

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Hwy.59 to Hwy.59 (2.5 miles)

Class I(II)
2.5 Miles

Gauge Information

med
117
12/2 6:00

Min Sug. Level:  80 cfs

River Description

A couple of minor rapids (normally just class I) and a few rocks to dodge are the highlights of this small twisty creek. Beginner paddlers from the Madison area find this a handy place to practice in moving water.

NOTE: I have received a word of caution that Wild Parsnip is very common in the area. Summer boaters are warned to become familiar with this plant and it's effects in order to avoid it's unfortunate consequences. Two excellent sources for information are Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine or the Virginia Tech Weed Identification Guide.


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Last Updated: 2007-01-18 21:43:57

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Gauge Description:

U.S.G.S. gauge at put-in. Usual summer flow is 60-110 cfs.

At 100 cfs, it's a nice training ground for mild whitewater.

At 200 cfs, it approches Class II.

At 550 cfs, it gets pushy and very tricky -- you'd better have a quick and reliable backferry to navigate the many bends and twists in this small stream.

The unusually consistent flow (according to the U.S.G.S. site) stems from outflow from a treatment plant providing much (up to half) the river flow. (Outflow meets clean water standards before entering the river.)

BADFISH CREEK NR COOKSVILLE [ WI ]

Current Conditions

Stage Flow Updated
4.91 117 12/2 6:00

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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
WI Badfish— Hwy.59 to Hwy.59 (2.5 miles) I(II) 117 cfs   med 12/2 6:00

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:2278
USGS Station:05430150
HUC:07090001
Latitude:42.8333
Longitude:-89.1967
Class:-1

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