Maps, Levels, Flow
The area included in the Water Oriented Recreation District represented on this Web site, contains about twelve miles of the Upper Guadalupe River which flows into Canyon Lake, the Lake itself, and eighteen miles of the Lower Guadalupe River which flows out of the Lake to the city of New Braunfels.
Helpful Maps
Boat Ramps- Map of W.O.R.D. District
- Comal County – GIS
- Canyon Lake Fish Attractor Project – Map
- Canyon Lake Fish Attractor Project – Legend
- http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/canyon/Recreation/Boating/Boatramps.asp
Water Levels / Flow Rates
USGS Current Texas Stream Flow for the Upper Guadalupe River
Release refers to the amount of water being released from Canyon Lake Reservoir into the Lower Guadalupe River in CFS (Cubic Feet per Second). The Upper Guadalupe River is NOT affected by Canyon Lake. The Upper River is affected by rain fall only.
Guide to release levels
Any body of water can be unsafe at any levels. These are recommended levels, but use caution and judgement at all times.
- 100-500 CFS – Recreational
- 500-800 CFS – Challenging
- 800-1200 CFS – Strenuous
- 1200-3000CFS – Extreme Caution; Experienced Boaters Only
- 3000+ CFS – Dangerous; Guided Rafts Only; NO TUBING
Call an Outfitter for the most current information on water flows and levels.
