Androscoggin Headwaters
Rapid River
| Day | Date | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | July 16, 2021 | 1300 cfs Cancelled because of drought |
| Saturday | July 17, 2021 | 1300 cfs Cancelled because of drought |
| Sunday | July 18, 2021 | |
| Saturday | July 24, 2021 | 1300 cfs Cancelled because of drought |
| Sunday | July 25, 2021 | 1 |
| Saturday | August 7, 2021 | 1300 cfs Cancelled because of drought |
| Sunday | August 8, 2021 | 1300 cfs Cancelled because of drought |
| Friday | August 13, 2021 | 1300 cfs Cancelled because of drought |
| Saturday | August 14, 2021 | 1300 cfs Cancelled because of drought |
| Sunday | August 15, 2021 |
Subject to modification due to low lake levels.
Flows start at 6pm before 1st scheduled day and end at 12:00 noon on Sunday.
River Flow Information: (844) 430-3569 (FLOW)
Magalloway River
| Day | Date | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | June 26 2021 | 900 cfs |
| Sunday | June 27, 2021 | 900 cfs |
| Saturday | July 3, 2021 | 900 cfs |
| Sunday | July 4, 2021 | 900 cfs |
| Saturday | July 10, 2021 | 1200 cfs |
| Sunday | July 11, 2021 | 1200 cfs |
| Saturday | August 21, 2021 | 1200 cfs |
| Sunday | August 22, 2021 | 1200 cfs |
| Saturday | August 28, 2021 | 1200 cfs |
| Sunday | August 29, 2021 | 1200 cfs |
| Saturday | September 4, 2021 | 900 cfs |
| Sunday | September 5, 2021 | 900 cfs |
Flow release from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on day of release.
River Flow Information: (844) 430-3569 (FLOW)
Army Corps of Engineers Releases 2021
Ashuelot River
Surrey Mountain Dam
| Day | Date / Time | Flow | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | April 24, 2021 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 275 cfs | Ashuelot Canoe Race |
Blackwater River
Blackwater Dam
| Day | Date / Time | Flow | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | April 24, 2021 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 650 cfs | Blackwater Canoe & Kayak Slalom NE Slalom Series (www.nessrace.com) |
| Sunday | April 25, 2021 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 650 cfs | Blackwater Canoe & Kayak Slalom NE Slalom Series (www.nessrace.com) |
Lower Otter Brook
| Day | Date / Time | Flow | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | May 1, 2021 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | 300 cfs | road gates and restrooms open |
| Sunday | May 2, 2021 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | 300 cfs | road gates and restrooms closed |
Millers River
Birch Hill Dam, Tulley Lake (300 cfs)
| Day | Date / Time | Flow | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | April 10, 2021 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 1900 cfs | Recreation release |
| Sunday | April 11, 2021 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 1900 cfs | Recreation release |
Quinnibaug River
Brimfield Lake
| Day | Date / Time | Flow | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | April 25, 2021 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 350 cfs | Sturbridge Lions Club East All American River Race |
West River – 2021 releases canceled due to construction at Ball Mtn. Dam
Ball Mountain Townsend Dam
| Day | Date / Time | Flow | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 10 AM to 4 PM | 1500 cfs | |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 4 PM | 1500 cfs | |
| Saturday | 1500 cfs | ||
| Sunday | 1500 cfs |
Westfield River
Knightsville Dam (900 cfs)
Littleville Dam (700 cfs cannot be guaranteed, release may be as low as 300 cfs)
| Day | Date / Time | Flow | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | April 17 2021 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | 1600 cfs* | 68th Annual Westfield River |
| Sunday | April 18, 2021 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 1600 cfs* | Recreational Release |
Pemigewasset (at Bristol)
Ayer Island Dam
| Day | Date | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| July | Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18 | 1000cfs 10 am – 3 pm both days |
| August | Saturday , August 28 | 1000 cfs 10 am – 1 pm, 800 cfs 1 – 3 pm NOTE: no scheduled release on Sunday due to low inflows. The area is experiencing drought conditions. |
Release levels are dependent on inflow. Please check for updates before you drive.
Pemi at Bristol on American Whitewater
Canada Falls and Seboomook
Brookfield Renewable Power
Safety Notice: River flows and levels at these facilities are subject to change. Please exercise caution when recreating upstream or downstream of dams and powerhouses.
Penobscot River Upper South Branch, Canada Falls Dam
The following boating releases are scheduled on Saturdays from 10AM to 3 PM.
Please note, the 2021 releases scheduled for August 14, 21, 28 have been called due to drought conditions. The Labor Day weekend releases are still scheduled.
| Weekend | July | August | Sept |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 500 | 600 | 750 |
| 2nd | 600 | 750 | 600 |
| 3rd | 600 | 600 | 500* |
| 4th | 900 | 750 | |
| 5th | 600 | 600 |
* on or before Sept 15
Penobscot River Upper West Branch, Seboomook Dam
Minimum daily flow increased to 500 cfs. This flow will be available 24/7 throughout the boating season.
Special “high-water” release (1500 cfs) – Saturday, September 4 (Labor Day weekend)
Dead River 2021
Brookfield Renewable Power
| Date | Date | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | May 8, 2021 | 6000+ cfs |
| Saturday | May 15, 2021 | 6000+ cfs |
| Saturday | May 22, 2021 | 6000 cfs |
| Sunday | May 30, 2021 | 6000 cfs |
| Monday | May 31, 2021 | 1400 cfs |
| Saturday | June 5, 2021 | 4000 cfs |
| Sunday | June 6, 2021 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | June 19, 2021 | 1800 cfs CANCELLED due to low flow |
| Sunday | June 20, 2021 | 1300 cfs CANCELLED due to low flow |
| Saturday | July 10, 2021 | 1800 cfs CANCELLED due to dry conditions |
| Sunday | July 11, 2021 | 1300 cfs |
| Saturday | July 24, 2021 | 2400 cfs CANCELLED due to dry conditions |
| Sunday | July 25, 2021 | 1800 cfs CANCELLED due to dry conditions |
| Saturday | August 14, 2021 | 2400 cfs CANCELLED due to drought |
| Sunday | August 15, 2021 | 1800 cfs CANCELLED due to drought |
| Sunday | Sept 5, 2021 | 5500 cfs |
| Saturday | Sept 18, 2021 | 3500 cfs |
| Saturday | October 2, 2021 | FULL OPEN to 6000 cfs |
NOTICE: These flows may change without notice due to License Requirements and/or Water Conditions at the time of the Scheduled Flow.
Deerfield River 2021
Fife Brook
Brookfield Renewable
106 scheduled releases. Releases from Fife Brook Dam start between 9:30 am and 12 noon, with a flow of at least 700 cfs, for a 3-hour duration.
| Month | Dates |
|---|---|
| April | 3-4, 14-18, 21-25, 28-30 |
| May | 8-9, 15-16, 19-23, 26-30 |
| June | 12-13, 17-20, 23-27, 30 |
| July | 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 31 |
| August | 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 |
| September | 1-5, 8-12, 15-19 |
| October | 1-3, 6-10, 13-17 |
Monroe Bridge (#5 Bypass)
TransCanada Hydro Northeast, Inc
32 scheduled releases. Friday releases are for 4 hours beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday releases last 5 hours and begin at 10 a.m. Sunday releases are 4 hours beginning at 10 a.m. Flows alternate among 900, 1000, and 1100 cfs.
| Month | Dates |
|---|---|
| May | 29, 30 |
| June | 13, 19, 20, 25(Fri), 26, 27 |
| July | 2(Fri), 3, 4, 9(Fri), 10, 11, 17, 25 |
| August | 1, 6(Fri), 7, 8, 14, 21, 22, 27(Fri), 28 |
| September | 4, 5, 11, 12, 19 |
| October | 2, 10 |
Special Events
| Mass Free Fishing Weekend | June 6-7 (minimum flow weekend) |
| Deerfield Riverfest | June 25-27 |
River Flow Information: (844) 430-3569 (FLOW)
Farmington River
The 2021 releases for the New Boston section of the Farmington are not yet available.
Kennebec River 2021
| Day | Date | Time | Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | June 12, 2021 | 10:00 – 1:00 | 8000 cfs |
| Saturday | June 19, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | June 26, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | July 3, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Monday | July 5, 2020 | 10:00 – 1:00 | 8000 cfs |
| Saturday | July 10, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | July 17, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Sunday | July 18, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | July 24, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | July 31, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | August 7, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Sunday | August 8, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | August 14, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | August 21, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Sunday | August 22, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | August 28, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | Sept 4, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | Sept 11, 2021 | 10:00 – 1:00 | 8000 cfs |
| Sunday | Sept 12, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 | 2400 cfs |
| Saturday | Sept 25, 2020 | 10:00 – 1:00 | 8000 cfs |
From May 1st through Columbus Day in October, the daily release will be a minimum of 4800 cfs, 10am to 1 pm.
From June 15th through September 15th, 1 pm – 3 pm minimum release will be 2400 cfs, every Saturday, plus four Sunday releases.
In consultation with all interested parties there will be four (4) releases of 8000 cfs provided during the rafting season between the hours of 10 am and 1 pm.
Notice: These flows may change without notice due to License Requirements and/or water conditions at the time of the scheduled flow.
Brookfield Renewable hopes you enjoy these recreational release opportunities in a safe manner.
