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Tradewater River
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Water levels
These Tradewater River routes use 2 gauge references depending on the stretch.
Route options
Compare all 9 lower Tradewater choices here, including consecutive KDFWR access sections and longer combinations. Every trip page provides its distance, access, and trip-specific water-level information.
Difficulty
Tradewater River routes here are marked easy and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.
Lower Tradewater · Kentucky
Choose a section along the published access chain
KDFWR gives four consecutive mileages between Bellville and Granger. Choose a single section or compare the longer combinations in the trip selector.
Four consecutive sections · 36.0 miles total
Bellville to Montezuma is 9.2 miles, Montezuma to Fishtrap is 6.7, Fishtrap to VFW Bridge is 9.5, and VFW Bridge to Granger Landing is 10.6 miles.
Open Bellville to MontezumaOpen Montezuma to FishtrapOpen Fishtrap to VFW BridgeOpen VFW Bridge to Granger LandingProvidence gauge · lower-corridor context
KDFWR lists 10–15 ft and 5–50 cfs as good at USGS 03384100 near Providence. It publishes a different Olney range for the upstream river. Tradewater is flashy and can rise quickly after rain, so check the trend and the direct-versus-proxy label on the selected trip.
Check USGS 03384100 near ProvidenceSee Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s Tradewater access mileages, gauge recommendations, and ramp notes before choosing a reach or shuttle.
Quick answers
Tradewater River paddling FAQ
Where can I paddle the Tradewater River?
KDFWR lists four consecutive public-access sections from Bellville to Granger. Start with a named section or compare the longer trips in the selector; each option keeps its own distance, access, and gauge assignment.
How should I check Tradewater River water levels?
KDFWR rates 10–15 ft and 5–50 cfs as good at USGS 03384100 near Providence for this lower corridor. Its separate Olney ranges apply farther upstream. The river can rise quickly after rain; open the trip details to check whether the Providence gauge measures your section or a different part of the river.
Which Tradewater River route is best today?
Compare current scores where available, along with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty. Planning-only cards provide trip information without a live paddling recommendation.