| Water Temp | Level | Height | CFS | Notes |
| 51 | Low | 2.35- | 185- | Awesome scenery! |
| Conway @ SB | Upper/Lower | Conway USGS Gauge | Cubic Feet Per Second | Key: + = rising or forecasted to rise, – = receding |
October 12th & Conditions for the Weekend
Excellent river conditions and very nice colors! Currently at peak fall colors. River conditions are calm and slow.
Please keep in contact with us if you have, or are planning a trip this week.
Last day of rentals for the 2024 season will be 10/20. Opening day for 2025 is projected to be 5/2/2025.
Recommendations:
- Please be respectful & Leave No Trace!
- Wear you PFD
- Some experience is necessary
- No kids under 9
- 1:1 ratio of strong swimmers to kids or weaker swimmers.
- Watch for and avoid strainers, (fallen trees) and other obstacles in the river.
- Use caution approaching Swans Falls Dam. Takeout on right well above. Low water conditions. 100 yard carry to the pick up location.
- Know before you go. Check weather & river conditions.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Know where you are on the river and the next takeout location.
- Be aware of the difficulties trying to swim with cold water saturated clothing.
- Wind will make steering a canoe or kayak more difficult. Look ahead and avoid obstacles well above them to avoid getting pinned.
Saco River Valley & Conway, NH 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 effectively tube. 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