Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River river run
Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River
Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River is a paddle run on the Paint River (Mi) in Illinois tracked by Snoflo. This page pairs the linked USGS streamgauge with weather forecasts, regional flow context, and nearby boat launches so you can scout the run without leaving the screen.
Use the linked-gauge card above to gauge current conditions, the Run Details panel for class / length / gradient, and the 15-day outlook to pick a window when flows hit the optimal range.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Iron River At County Hwy-424 At Caspian | 71 cfs | → |
| Michigamme River Near Crystal Falls | 865 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River Near Sidnaw | 61 cfs | → |
| Paint River Nr Alpha | 413 cfs | → |
| Brule River At Us Highway 2 Near Florence | 296 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Ontonagon River Near Paulding | 118 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Fishing Site No 2 Road Hematite Township
- Fishing Site No 1 Road Hematite Township
- Bates-Amasa Road Crystal Falls Township
- Cable Shores Drive Hematite Township
- East Park Drive Bates Township
- Perch Lake Road Bates Township
Other river runs
- East Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 8, T47n, R32w To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46n, R34w
- West Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 35, T48n, R34w To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46n, R34w
- Mainstem, Easternforest Boundary In Sec 1, T44n, R35w To City Of Crystal Falls
- Brule Lake In Ne1/4 Sec 15, T41n, R13e To Forest Boundary In Se1/4 Sec 31, T41n, R17e
- From Wagner Lake In Sec 13, T49n, R31w To Eastern Boundary Of The Ottawa Nf In Sec 12, T48n, R35@
Campgrounds
- Blockhouse Campground
- Paint River Forks Campground
- Bates Township Park - Sunset Lake
- Perch Lake Campground
- Perch Lake
- Iron River Rv Park
Fishing spots
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River
What's the optimal flow for Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River.