Late Summer River Conditions & Tips for Low Water

Saco River – Low Water Conditions

>200 CFS

Most trips are still running and are very enjoyable.  Due to the lack of rain, however,  the Saco is running below average for this time of year.  Trps are taking longer, especially in tubes.  Here’s some info to help make your outdoor excursion more enjoyable.

Tips & Recommendations

• If you’re tubing, use your hands and feet, maneuver into the section of river where it’s flowing the most.  
• Avoid the corners & edges of the river where it’s shallow or not moving well. 
• Reduce stopping.
• Do not tie into big groups.  
• Don’t take too much stuff.
• Consider a shorter trip, like Weston’s from the Pines or PI.  
• Be ready and get on the river a little early. 
• You must be ON THE RIVER by your assigned time, especially for any afternoon trips.  So get going a little earlier and we can get you on the river earlier.  
• Put in at the SB Pines for a slightly shorter trip to Weston’s.  
• No Redstone trips  after 1
• No Weston’s after 2
• No Paradise after 3

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On average, float  trips are taking about 25% longer.  Without effort and using these tips, trips could take much longer than that.  Try to maneuver into the “channel” of the river or where the water is flowing the most… Go With the Flow!  

The Saco Bound segment of river from the Pines to Weston’s, “holds” water better than most any other segment of the Saco in our area  This section also has a nice sandy bottom and almost no rocks, so if you have to walk a little bit at times it is easier, even pleasurable!