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Maine

French Stream

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Why you'll love it

4.0 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
47 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
47 cfs
Average current
0.8 ft/s
Gradient
45.7 ft/mi
Drainage area
24 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

French Stream is a 4-mile paddling stretch near Exeter, Maine. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 47 cfs and a gradient of about 45.7 feet per mile.

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Guided trips nearby

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