Gauge Conditions

Housatonic River at Gaylordsville, CT Downstream Primary

Runnable: 800.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

When the Hydro Plant is offline (as it is through the winter of 2015/16) the whole run is easily navigable down to around 650 cfs (~1ft on the boater's gauge)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In is the initial entry point for the Bulls Bridge section, characterized by a straightforward but technical launch location with potential for swift current and limited maneuvering space. Paddlers should be attentive to potential river obstacles near the dam and carefully assess water levels and flow before entering, as the immediate downstream conditions can vary significantly with water release rates.