Mile 852.5 LBD — Island No 14

John Ruskey

26 Apr 2026 � 1 min read

After coming through the bend around Kennedy Point/Lee Towhead, paddlers can stay left bank for the long run behind Island 14 with great opportunities for bird watching and other wildlife. There are some open bars around 855 against the forested banks at low and medium water levels, but you will have to sneak through a break in the dike near 854.5 LBD. The main channel is lined by a high rock wall that extends several miles and cuts off any access to island until the water rises and tops the dike around 25 CuG. When the water rises into highwater 25-32 CuG you can paddle just about anywhere through the archipelago of a dozen or more island with good camping found up to flood stage 32 CuG. The back channel opens at medium water with good flow in high water. Back channel sandbars, inlets and side channels throughout. Watch for fleeted tows after exiting and starting around Island 15.

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