Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
CHIPPEWA RIVER NEAR MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
usgs-04154000	200 - 800 cfs	I-II	02h26m	82.7 cfs (too low)
	Probably too low for meaningful whitewater.
Gauge (416 sq.mi. drainage) is about 5 miles downstream, with no major tribs intervening, so should very accurately reflect flows in this reach.
Range Water Level Difficulty Comment 0 - 125 cfs extremely Low-somewhat Low I-II Probably too low for meaningful whitewater. 125 - 200 cfs somewhat Low-barely Low I Marginal whitewater, perhaps decent for beginners to practice eddy moves. 200 - 400 cfs barely runnable-med runnable I(II) Mild, beginner play at a couple of the weirs. 400 - 600 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable II Probably the best range for play. 600 - 800 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable II Getting high, fast, and pushy. 800 -1000 cfs somewhat High-somewhat High II+ UNCERTAIN. Some play may be possible, but likely very fast, pushy flow. We need your input. Add a comment or report. 1000 -7000 cfs somewhat High-extremely High I-II UNCERTAIN. Likely very fast, pushy flow. All reasonable eddies and play may be washed out. We need your input. Add a comment or report.