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Access Site ID

Put In

Fish Creek Lochsa River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: ID
County: Idaho
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 46.34805700, -115.35944400
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV Put-in Fish Creek - Forest Service Road to Lochsa River
160 ft/mi
View Run
Current Conditions
-- • 2.50-10.00 ft
Lochsa River near Lowell ID
Whitewater Runs on Fish Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
```json
{
"description": "Fish Creek is a large river system in Idaho County with significant whitewater characteristics. At this put-in location, paddlers will encounter a stream order 6 waterway with an average gradient of 29.5 feet per mile, indicating substantial whitewater that requires skill and experience. The creek drops nearly 2900 feet over its 97.58-mile length, creating dynamic and challenging conditions throughout the system. Average flows of approximately 25 cubic feet per second with velocities around 1.54 feet per second provide moderate current conditions, though actual flows can vary considerably with season and precipitation.",
"The put-in provides access to a headwater section of Fish Creek with a drainage area of 332 square miles. The topography in this region is mountainous, with elevation ranging from 1098 to 1975 meters. Boaters should be prepared for whitewater paddling and should possess the skills to navigate river sections with strong current and technical features. Water conditions will be dynamic and responsive to weather changes typical of mountain stream environments.",
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"has_parking": null,
"has_restrooms": null,
"has_dock": null,
"launch_type": null,
"boat_types": ["kayak", "canoe"],
"fees": null,
"hours": null,
"accessibility": null,
"parking_estimate": null,
"water_conditions": "fast current",
"skill_level": "advanced",
"hazards": ["strong current", "submerged obstacles"],
"best_for": ["paddling"],
"nearby_camping": null
}
}
```