Gauge Conditions

Clinton River at Auburn Hills, MI Upstream Primary

Runnable: 150.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Low/boatable.

Clinton River at Sterling Heights, MI Downstream Primary

Runnable: 200.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Likely low/scrapey flow. We need your input! Please add comment or report about best flows here!

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

Mostly a swiftwater in-town float, but there are a couple good rips and (at some flows) a few surfable waves. Be very aware of the dam at Yates, which should be portaged by most paddlers at most flows. This is a classic 'killer low-head dam', and has killed unwary paddlers who underestimated the recirculating backwash. Beware of strainers also.