Recreational flows are currently forecasted for the Horseshoe Bend Reach of the San Joaquin River beginning Friday, May 15, below Southern California Edison’s Big Creek No. 4 Project.
These boating opportunities are the result of years of work by American Whitewater and others to ensure spring spill flows on the San Joaquin River translate into meaningful whitewater recreation opportunities. Through ongoing implementation of the project’s Long-Term Operating Rules, spill flows are managed in a way that supports boating while balancing safety and river resource protections.
Current forecasted flows are:
- Friday, May 15: 2,500–2,000 cfs
- Saturday, May 16: 2,500–2,000 cfs
- Sunday, May 17: 2,000–1,600 cfs
Flows are expected to continue stepping down through May 18 and May 19.
As always, runoff forecasts can change quickly depending on temperatures, weather, and inflow conditions. Boaters should continue monitoring conditions and forecasts as the weekend approaches on the SCE Kisters Site (see San Joaquin River above Willow Creek).