Crowe River (Crowe Bridge Playspot)
From Whitewater Ontario River Wiki
Introduction
This well known park and play spot can get quite busy in the spring. Depending on levels, the amount of surfable waves adjusts. However, in lower water, there are nice waves 100 meters or so down river. In higher water, there are several waves for all boats, from long, flat, glassy waves, to steep crashing waves to holes. In higher water, the eddy access becomes more difficult to achieve, but with some practice, it is attainable. Note that at higher levels, swimming is not recommended, as down river there are rock shelves, as well as a low head dam. This play spot is great for spectators, as they can stand on the bridge to get an overhead view.
Access
Crowe bridge is usually in during April although it may come in temporarily with heavy rain.
West of Marmora, take County Road #50, south of Hwy #7. Turn Left on 12th line. Follow to Stop Sign. Make a right and follow to bridge. Please respect No-Parking signage. WO has a spring access agreement with the landowners here for access through their property. Please respect the signage and their property to maintain this access in the future. Crowe Bridge Access agreement
Water levels
The current level for this river can be found through the Environment Canada Real-Time Hydrometric Data site, gauge 02HK003 Crowe River at Marmora.
Waves begin forming above 40 cms (10.7 on the gauge)
Min levels: 8 cms for the lower hole, 40 cms for the bridge waves
Ideal: 100 cms and above. 3 features form and this level.
Maximum levels: There is surfing at high levels and no maximum.
Thanks to Rob K for the following guage information:
High hard eddy access = 10.5
Low and worth while = 10.25
