River Canoe Water Level

Q: What is the water level of River Canoe today?

River Canoe water levels are measured at USGS gauge NB CHICAGO RIVER AT N PULASKI ROAD AT CHICAGO, IL; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is River Canoe high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for River Canoe — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for River Canoe, measured at USGS station NB CHICAGO RIVER AT N PULASKI ROAD AT CHICAGO, IL (1.8 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

11.75 ft

Updated 49 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.04 ft

30-day avg: 11.79 ft

Streamflow

154 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-09-16Range: 10.78–14.07 ft2026-10-15

River Canoe is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on River Canoe (5)

Hollywood Park — Chicago, Illinois
River Park Canoe Landing — Chicago, Illinois
River Canoe Boat Ramp — Lincolnwood, Illinois
River Canoe Boat Ramp — Skokie, Illinois
River Park Canoe Launch — Chicago, Illinois

See all River Canoe boat ramps →

River Canoe Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of River Canoe today?

The USGS gauge for River Canoe (NB CHICAGO RIVER AT N PULASKI ROAD AT CHICAGO, IL) currently reads a gauge height of 11.75 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is River Canoe high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, River Canoe is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on River Canoe?

BoatLaunchMap lists 5 boat ramps on River Canoe, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05536085. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.