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Playspot WI

Carpenters

Flambeau, S.Fk. - E) CTH.W to Skinner Creek Landing (11.2 miles) (WI)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
South Fork Flambeau River near Phillips, WI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 1,200.0 CFS

Likely low to moderate. (Best flows uncertain! Please help your fellow boaters by adding a comment about best flows, and class/difficulty at various flows!)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Carpenters
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Carpenters rapid on the South Fork Flambeau offers a playful surfing wave with potential for technical kayak maneuvers. Paddlers should approach the wave with careful boat positioning and be prepared for potential recirculation zones that can develop at different water levels. Scouting the specific wave characteristics is recommended, as the surfing potential can vary significantly with river flow.
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.8 mi
Directions
Navigate
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E) CTH.W to Skinner Creek Landing (11.2 miles)
Flambeau, S.Fk.
II(III) 11.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater