SLeheney Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 What would everyone consider a “safe” kayaking flow rate for the Dupage near Shorewood and to the south of there. Currently at 2570 CFS and dropping, hoping to get out possibly on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon p Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 That's almost 10 times the normal flow. I suppose it depends on how skilled you are and how comfortable. I assume there is no fishing :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 hour ago, gordon p said: That's almost 10 times the normal flow. Sounds like DANGER to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 4 hours ago, SLeheney said: What would everyone consider a “safe” kayaking flow rate for the Dupage near Shorewood and to the south of there. Currently at 2570 CFS and dropping, hoping to get out possibly on Sunday. 35 minutes ago, Terry Dodge said: Sounds like DANGER to me. We just set a record for rainfall for May. Duh. These are questions that should not be on any forums anywhere. "How safe?" Answer: Safe enough so you don't have to ask. This is why everyone should do jury duty, especially in a civil case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 I use USGS Naperville and consider a stream flow of 200 CFS or lower good for wade or kayak fishing. When I take my kids, I prefer a lower flow — 120 CFS or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 Rock River gage in Sterling is reading 649.86ft this morning. That sounds pretty bad. I looked into it further and it said the gage was off due to ice. Still sounds pretty bad for this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLeheney Posted June 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 Guys, I realize I shouldn’t have asked the “safe” question and apologize. I was just trying to get a feel for what the range people typically kayak this river since I’m used to the Fox mostly. Also, I wouldn’t even think about going out when it was at the 2500 level, but was being hopeful it had a chance of getting to an ok level by sometime on Sunday. More of a wishful thinking, just really want to get out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 We all want to get out. Just concerned about safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 19 hours ago, SLeheney said: Guys, I realize I shouldn’t have asked the “safe” question and apologize. I was just trying to get a feel for what the range people typically kayak this river since I’m used to the Fox mostly. Also, I wouldn’t even think about going out when it was at the 2500 level, but was being hopeful it had a chance of getting to an ok level by sometime on Sunday. More of a wishful thinking, just really want to get out soon. Hey no worries. That's just my opinion on the matter. I stopped at Rock Run Rookery talked some guys with yaks. They said they were doing pretty good on LM. I do an after work thing sometime this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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