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Rapid WI

Leaving the lake complex

Turtle - Shays Dam to CTH.FF (Turtle/Flambeau Flowage) (16.5 miles) · WI

American Whitewater 46.2143, -90.0352

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Gauge Conditions

Bear River near Powell, WI Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Leaving the lake complex
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This section of the Turtle River transitions from the calm lake complex, offering paddlers a more dynamic stretch of water with potential swift current and potential navigational challenges. While specific features are not detailed, paddlers should be prepared for potential unmarked obstacles and varying water conditions typical of river transitions from lake environments.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
3.4 mi
Directions
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Shays Dam to CTH.FF (Turtle/Flambeau Flowage) (16.5 miles)
Turtle
I(III) 16.8 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater