River flows

[Kayak buddy]

I'm planning a kayak trip for my bro and I down the upper Guadalupe near spring branch. It looks like are up around 500cfs. If I recall that's unsafe for the river in that area. But not a problem below the lake. Can someone comment about safe flow?

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[pontoonman]

Depends on your kayak skills and the particular section of the river. Generally 1000 cubic feet is the limit for me in my one man pontoon to 3 miles upriver of 281, but kayaks could do higher flow. Some care and Portaging below that until after the BR#11 upstream rapids. No issues at br #11, I've launched with the tennis courts 4 ft under water. A web search will turn up info on how to run the rapids and portage. Below the dam I've done the tube loop at 1000.

PM

[Neumie]

When are y'all planning on going? The river peaked close to 800 cfs two days ago, but is falling back to a more normal flow between 300 & 400 cfs. Should be good to go for the weekend.

[t100]

I ran it around 350-450 about 6 years ago. Had a blast.


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