Gauge Description:
The cited USGS gauge is for the Snake near Pine City. While this gauge is well downstream, a very rough approximation of the level for the run can be had by subtracting 2' from the real time reading of this gauge. Or, comparing drainage at the put-in to at the gauge, expect this reach to be (very roughly) 1/5 the flow at the gauge.
The boater's gauge is on the bridge at the takeout. Below about 1.5 feet you might end up getting out to walk on occasion. A level of 3' is just about perfect. Above 4' the river is pretty much washed out.
The river should be at or near 'banks-full' at the put-in (Silver Star Road) for good paddling. Normally this happens only in early spring or after a significant rainfall.
There is a link to river levels on the MN DNR web page mentioned below. These readings are submitted by volunteers, thus are often not up to date. The first of the reports - Ford Township Bridge - is the one to use. Note that the readings are dated.
SNAKE RIVER NR PINE CITY [ MN ] | |
Current Conditions
| Stage |
Flow |
Updated |
| 3.12 |
187 |
9/7 3:00 |
Station Graphs
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Linked Reaches
Search Results
| 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.
Station Description
| AW Gauge ID: | 2187 |
| USGS Station: | 05338500 |
| HUC: | 07030004 |
| Latitude: | 45.8417 |
| Longitude: | -92.9333 |
| Class: | 4 |
