Gauge Conditions

Black River near Bessemer, MI Downstream Primary

Runnable: 2.8 – 6.9 FT

Almost certainly too low. Help your fellow boaters! We need input to fine-tune boatable levels. Add a comment or report!

Presque Isle River near Connorville, MI Downstream Primary

Runnable: 6.2 – 6.6 FT

Almost certainly too low for whitewater run. (We need your input! Add a report to help define/refine these ranges.)

Primary

Runnable: 500.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Likely too low for reasonable whitewater trip. (We need your input to help refine ranges here! Add a comment or report about recommended flows!)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In serves as the initial access point for the Presque Isle River section, featuring a relatively calm entry with potential shallow areas requiring careful boat placement. Paddlers should scout the put-in carefully to identify the cleanest route and be aware of potential debris or rocky substrate that could impact boat handling during launch.