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Playspot CT Class III

George's

Housatonic - 3. Bulls Bridge Dam to Power Plant (CT)

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Gauge Conditions
Housatonic River at Gaylordsville, CT Downstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

When the Hydro Plant is offline (as it is through the winter of 2015/16) the whole run is easily navigable down to around 650 cfs (~1ft on the boater's gauge)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
George's
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
George's is a classic Connecticut playwave that forms at the base of Bulls Bridge Dam, offering a consistent surf spot with a steep, glassy feature that challenges even experienced boaters. The wave provides multiple line options, with a technical entry that rewards precise boat positioning and eddy management. Paddlers should be aware of the adjacent bridge abutments and potential hydraulic recirculation during higher water flows.
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
2.0 mi
Directions
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3. Bulls Bridge Dam to Power Plant
Housatonic
IV 2.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater