It is normally a very small river, and "high" means flowing about 4 or 5 feet deep according to the somewhat unofficial measurement of dipping the paddle blade down to the bottom occasionally. We put the canoe in near a little picnic spot at the end of a dead-end road, not really an official canoe access, but it worked O.K. guest-paddler, A self-supported trip created by Very small river, and when low, almost impassable. The exit point was an experience in itself, as it turned out to be a little steeper than I had anticipated. With the swiftly moving water, we missed our first spot, and Carl almost ran us into a downed log in the river, but we made it out about 20 yards downstream, and "lifted" the canoe up onto the bank. 158: Anamosa to Newport Mills Access 86 Miles. In many instances higher flows are recommended. Water level was way too low and rocks everywhere - name of river should be "Rock River". We ended up walking about a 1/3 of the distance. This is nearly thirty miles of river and should likely be broken up into two smaller sections. Dunning Springs in Decorah IA is truly a hidden gem. Iowa DNR publication Canoe Iowa publication, by We have everything you need for a week-long camping trip, canoe or kayak trip, and equipment to help you enjoy the outdoors, no matter the season. ![]() Nate provided minimum flows where he could for each trip he listed. At Volga there’s a park that offers camping as well as access to the Volga River for kayaking. 154: Troy Mills to Central City 122 Miles. Iowa DNR Fishing Report Download How to Fish Elkader's Turkey River (216 KB PDF) - Iowa DNR publication by Brian Button, Gary Siegwarth and Greg Simmons. ![]() HUNTERS this is an ideal location for a home base as well as hunting on site. At the Outdoor Rental Center UI students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members can rent a variety of outdoor equipment for a day, up to a week. Little paddling had to be done, with the exception of some steering, and avoiding some boulders and downed trees. Return to Area Map Upstream Gauge: Downstream Gauge : Flood Categories (in feet) Major Flood Stage: 791.5: Moderate Flood Stage: 788.5: Flood Stage: 784.5: Action Stage: 781.5: Low Stage (in feet):-9999: Historic Crests Currently none available. M Avenue to Volga River State Recreation Area 121 Miles. This scenic Water Trail is also one of the most remote trails and provides a chance for enthusiasts to enjoy abundant wildlife, clear water, wooded bluffs and a bit of history. Carl and I were anxious to get out on the first paddling trip of the year. It also provides a beautiful float trip for kayaks and canoes as it travels through large tracts of timber with steep rock croppings. The following table is built from information contained in the currently out-of-print book Paddling Iowa (2nd Ed, 2006) by Nate Hoogeveen. I would plan a much longer trip next time, as the water will be lower, and I'll be doing some fishing. High is a relative term though, when speaking of the Volga River. Located on 28 acres with the Volga river running through the property it is serene. 156: Central City to Waubeek 66 Miles Waubeek to Stone City 107 Miles. ![]() As an Iowa Great Place, The Turkey River Corridor in Northeast Iowa, is unique in its geographic size and potential. Visit the Iowa DNR web site for more information about fishing and fishing regulations. Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry.Dundee, IA. īridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is īank protection is in need of minor repairs. Latest Available Inspection: November 2018 Good/Fair/Poor Condition:
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