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

11.04 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.60 ft

30-day avg: 11.64 ft

Streamflow

53 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 10.73–14.10 ft2026-09-01

River Canoe is currently 0.6 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

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 11.04 feet, 0.6 ft below 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 0.6 ft below 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.