The Electra Section of the North Fork Mokelumne River has annually-scheduled releases as a condition of Pacific Gas & Electric’s Mokelumne River Hydroelectric Project. These releases are scheduled each year by American Whitewater and partners.
2026 Recreational Releases
May 16th and 17th
May 23rd, 24th, and 25th
May 30th and 31st
June 6th and 7th
June 13th and 14th
June 20th
June 28th
July 4th and 5th
July 18th and 19th
The frequency and volume of the releases is contingent upon a given year’s Water Year Type as determined by the year’s Snow Surveys, represented in the Department of Water Resources’ Water Supply Bulletin 120, published each month of the Spring and finalized in May. 2026 is a Below Normal Water Year, which affords flows of 700cfs from 10am to 4pm on 3/4ths of weekend das from May 1 to June 15th, and 1/2 of weekend days from June 16th to July 31st.
Releases are a minimum flow and observed flows in the reach may be higher. Additional boating opportunities may occur outside of this boating release schedule. Minor tuning to this release schedule may occur in order to accomodate Moke Race Flows which have not yet been determined upon. Any changes will be reflected within the AW release calendar.
Photo Credit: Emma Musgrove