OUTLET RIVER

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Outlet River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Outlet River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 1 streamgages of the Outlet River


15-Day Long Term Forecast


       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Outlet River At Panacoochee Retreats
USGS 02312700
45 cfs 37.97 ft -91.55
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

It is approximately 120 km in length and flows from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario. The river has a rich history, as it was used by Indigenous peoples for fishing and transportation for thousands of years. Today, the river is used for hydroelectricity generation, with numerous dams and reservoirs along its course. Notable among these are the Trent-Severn Waterway, which includes the Balsam Lake and Talbot dams, and the OPG Upper and Lower Duffins Creek stations. The river also supports recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping, as well as agricultural use for irrigation and livestock watering.