Gauge Conditions

Des Plaines River at Russell, IL Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

A fine sandy beach and a breakwall/jetty can catch sweet wave action when winds are from the South/SouthEast. Unfortunately, this beach seems (at least in warmer months) to be very prone to being full of seaweed and algae. Assess water quality and boat this location at your own risk.