Let’s try this again…

Given the smaller number of sandbars, I pulled up satellite images from similar water levels last month (4/16/20). You may want to use these to plan a few campsites and know where the sandbar of last resort is. I believe these images are worst case; water levels should be another 6″ lower at least, and dropping, which adds quite a bit of sand. Currently looks like we’ll have about 20 groups out overnight Saturday.

Side note: the upstream dams cut back a few hours ago so conditions looking pretty good for an early season weekend.



Was a little nervous about the storms we had last night but rainfall was fairly limited and the weather is still on track for a great weekend.  Sandbars are starting to emerge but they’ll be fairly limited.  You can’t be too picky this weekend!

Water levels are still trending down and based on what I’m seeing in Castlerock/Petenwell area, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a relatively big drop in dam output sometime Thursday.  This would be great timing for a Saturday arrival of more sandbars.


Previous update: 6/1 @ 2:33pm

Welcome to the 2020 paddle season! 

Water levels after last Thursday’s rain are coming down nicely.  Sandbars should start coming back in force on Wednesday and if all goes according to forecast, should be in really good shape for the weekend.  Speaking of forecasts, 5 days out and it’s looking real nice.  

High 70s, low 80s, and sunny for the majority of it.  Even light winds coming from the east (which never happens and is much more enjoyable than the headwind we usually get).  I’ll keep an eye on water level trends over the next couple days and be back with another update before the weekend, probably Thursday.

As for corona watch, buses are still limited to ~10 people and no gear so still ‘drivers only’ while all passengers and gear must be dropped off at the starting point for your trip (more details in your confirmation emails).  

          -Ryan