Lockatong Creek

The flow info page needs to be fixed. While it is possible to scrap down at 3.8 -3.9 (200-225 cfs) on the internet gage, 4.5' (400 cfs) should be the recommended minimum flow for running this. Also, the upper recommended level is too low. Most Class III/IV paddlers will have a blast at 1000-1200 cfs, which is 6-6.2' on the internet gage (9-9 1/4 on the old painted gage) and can handle it up reasonably well up to 1500 cfs (6.5' internet, bet 9 1/2 and 9 3/4 painted gage). Definitely runnable by skilled crews up to 2000+ cfs (7' internet, ~10' painted gage) but it does get pretty exciting at that level. Rule of thumb - If you have to hug your deck to get under the first bridge down from the put-in, it is not for the meek of heart. If you can't get under the bridge, consider another creek.

To summarize, here are my recommended levels:

Low = 400 - 575 cfs = 4.5' - 5.0' internet gage = 7 3/4 - 8 1/4 painted gage

Friendly Medium = 575 - 975 cfs = 5.0 - 5.8' internet = 8 1/4 - ~9 painted

Medium-High = 975 - 1500 cfs = 5.8 - 6.5' internet = 9 - 9 1/2 painted

High = 1500 - 2100 cfs = 6.5 - 7.2' internet = 9 1/2 - ~10 1/4 painted

Paddlers have been on it when surged to ~13' and have run the lower third at ~15-16' but these were apparently epic adventures and definitely not recommended. My recommendation is don't put on above 1500 cfs unless your with a strong crew that knows the creek since it is a fairly continuous flush the entire 4 plus miles.

One last thing, I have only heard of the Lock or Wick holding for more than one day once (after a tropical storm). You pretty much have to get on it the day of the rain or the next morning if it rains overnight.