| River Temp | Level | River Speed | Height | Notes |
| Fahrenheit(F) | Low/Medium/High | Cubic Feet/Second | Average Water Depth (Ft) | + Increasing – Decreasing |
| 63 Degrees | Medium – | 1400- | 4.2 – | Elevated River Conditions. |
Due to recent rainfall and changing river conditions, please be advised that some Saco River trips may be modified, curtailed, or postponed if more significant precipitation is received. Redstone and Paradise Island trips will be changed to Weston’s Beach.
We also recommend that those with young children or non-swimmers use extra caution. The river is currently receding but remains elevated. Any additional rain will cause the river to rise quickly.
For more information, please refer to this page. You can also call our office after 9AM. Please be advised that heavy call volume at that time may make it difficult to communicate. Electronic communication is preferred. If you would like to cancel, request a rain check or reschedule your trip, please use the following link below.
Recommendations & Guidelines Today:
- No kids under 8
- 1:1 ratio of strong adult swimmer to each child or weaker swimmer.
- Recommend tube trips change to canoes or kayaks.
- No Redstone or Paradise Island trips.
- Wear PFD
- Watch for Strainers and debris in the river.
- Scout sections that you can not see for safe passage.
- Use extra caution at Swans Falls takeout.
- Overnight trip should camp at Landing as additional rain will cause a quickly rising river.
Use this information only as a guide. River conditions are always changing. Hazards exist. Know weather and river conditions before making a decision to go on the river. Updated river flow statistics at USGS Saco River
Practice No Trace Principles – Plan ahead and prepare; travel and camp on durable surfaces; dispose of waste properly; leave what you find; minimize campfire impacts; respect wildlife; and be considerate of other visitors.
Conway, NH – Fryeburg, ME Saco River Weather
Why Saco Bound has the best Saco River Tubing & family trip…
Saco Bound operates on a section of river that is perfect for tubing and family trips. It’s hard to steer a tube effectively. So, obstacles like rocks and trees can be a problem. Our section of the Saco has very few obstacles, especially our 3 mile trip from Saco Bound, (Putin #1) to Weston’s Beach. This section also “holds” water better and has a reliable flow when the river is at its lowest. Safety, professional service and private, riverside properties further enhance the experience. So, come tubing with us! We offer the most and very best tube trip on the Saco!
Saco River Conditions Guide – from Redstone/Saco Bound, NH through Fryeburg, Maine
| Level | Low | Summer | Medium | High | Very High |
| Cubic Feet Per Second | Below 200 CFS | 200 to 1,200 CFS | 1,200 to 3,000 CFS | 3,000 to 4,000 CFS | Over 4,000 CFS |
| Appx Paddle Times (canoes & kayaks) | 1 to 2 MPH Max | 2 to 3 MPH | 3 to 4 MPH | 4 MPH + | |
| Appx Float Times (tubes) | Less than 1 MPH | Around 1 or 2 MPH | |||
| Conditions | Slow conditions. May hit bottom or some waking. Still mostly passable, however. | Many beaches and easy paddling conditions. Great for Tubing! Most typical in July & August. | Good for canoe & kayaks. Some Sections Too fast for Tubing. Swimming skills necessary. Use extra caution with young kids. | Swift current, experience necessary. Not recommended for kids or non-swimmers. | Potentially Dangerous Conditions |
Please Respect Nature & Leave NO Trace
Wear your PDF • Know Before You Go • Use This Report Only as a Guide • River Conditions Can Change • Respect Other River Users