Gauge Description:

The onsite gauge is the staff gauge of the USGS gauging station (on Black River Rd.). It is on river right, at the crest of the gauging station weir. You may have to bush wack through about 5' of brush to get a look at it.

Ed Gertler's book lists 2.3' (on the gauge on Black River Rd. upstream from Pottersville) as minimum. I've run it at that level and I would list 2.4' (160 cfs - ed.) as minimum, with 2.5-3.0' (200-400) as optimal and over 3' very exciting.

I ran it at 3.3' (800cfs?) and the constricted mini-gorge at the end was "interesting". Scout on the left.

	The primary gauge: the LAMINGTON (BLACK) RIVER NEAR POTTERSVILLE NJ should be over 2.4'. If it is over 3' then you're in for treat.   Secondary Gauge: South Br. Raritan River at High Bridge (USGS # 01396500) should be at 7.6'/460cfs.

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