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Almost always runnable due to releases from dam in Niagara, WI.

The 'maximum' is only set as an indicator of levels 'above the norm'. The river is runnable much higher, but Piers Gorge becomes filled with swirls and boils which will intimidate many boaters.

Similarly, many boaters have considered 1000-1200 cfs to be 'minimum', as that is usually the lowest level release. However, in dry summers flow can drop below those levels, and the gorge is certainly still runnable and can provide some play.

According to Matt Jensen, ...around 850cfs 3rd Pier (Misicot) is scrappy. 2nd Pier (the Sisters) is awesome. 1st Sister provides fast surfs (aka spins/blunts/etc.). The 2nd Sister hole was money. Not as flushy as it gets at higher levels and still has enough depth to loop in without flushing out if you stay on the River Left side. You can re-enter the 1st Sister from River Left and the 2nd Sister from both sides. You can drop in from River Left and loop the entry at 2nd sister. 1st Pier (Terminal Surfer) is paddle breaking low.

Offseason ('Ice') gauge correlations:
5.00 = 1090cfs
5.68 = 1500cfs
6.38 = 2000cfs
6.62 = 2200cfs

Additional Gauge Info:
Dam operators have always been very friendly when I have called. So you can use the following # to get up to the minute info, and info on the release schedule for the day: 715-251-8230

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