Our float was too fast, short but enjoyable.
The Wapsi river was flowing around 3910 cfs @ the Anamosa Gauge & with in the banks; at times barely. We took about 45 minutes to float from Matsell Bridge to Stone City. Then 50 minutes from Stone City to Anamosa. A total of 6.7 miles. It went without incident, but the river; between Stone City & Anamosa, was with the expected number of small (10-25hp) power/fishing boats. Which most respected & slowwed for us canoes.
I wouldn't recommend getting out on this stretch of river if the "cfs" flow would happen to be greater than 4000 cfs & rising @ Anamosa.
On a side ****NOTE****
I Know of a few paddlers that would like to have input as to where would be a good stretch of river that would be good for RIVER CAMPING!
I have always thought of the Turkey River as a good River camping river. Any ideas?
I'll be going on a week long DES MOINES RIVER Cleanup Project A.W.A.R.E. June 19-26. Then Don't forget about the World Record Attempt Canoe FloatIn East Dubuque, Il on June 27. Go to www.edbqhs.org/elementary/juniorhigh/jhcanoe.htm
for details. It's free to Participate & you'll get a free bag of stuff from the local community.
Don't forget to give your trip REPORTS on any & all Of your floats to share with all of us out here In IOWA.
More Later
Nick
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