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Indiana | South Central Indiana
White River
Gosport Public Access to Spencer Public Fishing Site
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Route overview
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Use the named Gosport and Spencer public sites for an 11-mile downstream trip; treat this as a full-day moving-water route and make a same-day wood, flow, and access call.
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Put-in
Gosport Public Access SiteIndiana DNR documents both endpoints with boat-ramp access; verify current condition and parking on arrival.
Take-out
Spencer Public Fishing SiteThe reach has limited confirmed intermediate exits; do not rely on private banks for planned landings.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Indiana DNR documents both endpoints with boat-ramp access; verify current condition and parking on arrival.
- The reach has limited confirmed intermediate exits; do not rely on private banks for planned landings.
- Do not substitute the former Martinsville SR-39 access or informal shoreline entries without separate verification.
Watch for
- Spencer stage below 3.2 ft or above 3.5 ft, rising water, muddy current, flood conditions, and floating wood.
- Down trees, strainers, bridge current, cold water, private banks, thunderstorms, and a missed Spencer take-out.
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | White River at Spencer, IN |
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| Target band | 3.20 ft to 3.50 ft |
| Low threshold | 3.20 ft |
| High threshold | 3.50 ft |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Indiana Outfitters Spencer gauge trip reports |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Direct live gaugeUSGS 03357000 White River at Spencer
USGS provides continuous discharge and gage-height data at the Spencer station.
- Paddling thresholdAbout 3.2–3.5 ft stage
Indiana Outfitters reports 3.2 ft as a successful low-water Gosport-to-Spencer trip and 3.5 ft as a faster float; this is community trip evidence, not an official safety rule.
- Named public endpointsGosport Public Access to Spencer Public Fishing Site
Indiana DNR survey sheets document both locations, boat-ramp amenities, and coordinates.
- Route length and logisticsAbout 11 miles / 5.5 hours
Pathfinder Outfitters publishes the exact Gosport-to-Spencer trip length, duration, and down-tree/debris caution.
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Quick answers
White River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling White River?
Paddle Today watches White River at Spencer, IN and treats 3.20 ft to 3.50 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this White River route start and end?
This route starts at Gosport Public Access Site and ends at Spencer Public Fishing Site, about About 11 miles on the water.
Is this White River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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