A collection of commonly used river flows for rivers near Hood River, Oregon.
Hood River at Tucker Bridge
USGS Hood River at Tucker Bridge page
4.5 to 5.5 feet is the fun range for rafts and kayaks. Above 6 feet the river gets very continuous with some holes that need to be avoided. Above 8 feet it starts getting washed out and the continuous nature makes rescue difficult and a long swim possible.
- Lower Hood starts at Tucker Park or Tucker Bridge
- Dee to Tucker finishes at Tucker Bridge
White Salmon River
Gorge Gauge has photos of the visual gauge.
Wind River at Stabler
Low water for cat boats is 4.5 feet. 14 and 15 foot rafts would do well at 6 feet. The high end to responsibly do paddle boats is 7.5 feet. 8.5 feet is VERY continuous with huge waves and hydraulics. (Upper Wind Description)
West Fork of the Hood
4.5 feet is a great, fun level and fairly straightforward. At higher (above 5.5 feet) flows the river starts getting big and continous. Wood is always a problem on the West Fork.
Clackamas River above Three Lynx
The predictions are for entertainment purposes only. They are rarely accurate.
Washougal River at Washougal
The predictions are for entertainment purposes only. They are rarely accurate.
The Lower Washougal River is typically kayaked from 5-7 feet and rafted from 7-9 feet. (Video from 9.5 feet)
