Gauge Description:

This gauge has fairly recently been brought back online. (It had existed prior to 1982.) Recommended levels for this reach not yet certain. Indicated min/max are a guess.

If you paddle this reach, please add a comment below if you have recommendations regarding min/max levels.

Paddlers otherwise have measured down from a bridge off Hwy.513 northwest of Bessemer. Readings around 13' (156") down are considered runnable. -153" is reportedly about 350cfs.

Note: Be aware that indication of a 'runnable' level does not mean that the river is necessarily runnable. In winter, readings may be 'ice affected', and/or sections of the river may be impassable due to ice.

Offseason ('Ice') USGS stage-gauge conversions
2.75' = 451cfs
2.50' = 371cfs
2.25' = 300cfs
2.00' = 236cfs
1.75' = 180cfs

BLACK R NR BESSEMER, MICH. [ MI ]

Current Conditions Stage Flow Updated 0.96 38 7/24 23:30 Station Graphs

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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
MI	Black— A) Cty 513 to Ramsay (Mill St) (6.7 miles)	I-II	38 cfs	low	7/24 23:30
MI	Black— B) 'Upper Black': Ramsey (Mill St) to above Gabbro Falls (Baker Falls) (2.2 miles)	II-III	38 cfs	low	7/24 23:30
MI	Black— C) 'Middle Black': Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls (7.9 miles)	II-III+	38 cfs	low	7/24 23:30
MI	Black— D) 'Lower Black': Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior (2.0-2.6 miles)	IV-V(V+)	38 cfs	low	7/24 23:30
MI	Presque Isle— A) Yondota Falls to Copps Mine Rd (1.5 miles)	IV(V)	0.96 ft *	low	7/24 23:30
MI	Presque Isle— B) Underwood Tower Rd to Steigers Bridge (7.3 miles)	II-IV	0.96 ft *	low	7/24 23:30
MI	Presque Isle— C) Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road (8.4 miles)	III-V	0.96 ft *	low	7/24 23:30
MI	Presque Isle— D) 'Bottom Presque': South Boundary Rd to Lake Superior (1.1 miles)	IV-V	0.96 ft *	low	7/24 23:30

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:	5907
USGS Station:	04031000
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