Middle Branch Oswegatchie River facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Middle Branch Oswegatchie River
Show map of New York Adirondack Park Show map of the United States Location of the mouth
Country	United States
State	New York
Regions	North Country, Central New York Region
Counties	Lewis, Herkimer, St. Lawrence
Physical characteristics
Main source	Walker Lake Northeast of Stillwater 43°57′54″N 74°56′47″W / 43.9650639°N 74.9462949°W / 43.9650639; -74.9462949
River mouth	West Branch Oswegatchie River Harrisville 821 ft (250 m) 44°07′22″N 75°19′35″W / 44.12278°N 75.32639°W / 44.12278; -75.32639
Basin features
Basin size	108 sq mi (280 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Lees Creek, Glasby Creek, Wolf Creek, Palmer Creek, Panther Creek, Browns Creek Right: Sand Lake Outlet, Coyer Creek, Bassetts Creek, Pins Creek, Mullins Marsh Creek, Fish Creek

The Middle Branch Oswegatchie River is a beautiful river located in northern New York State. It starts near a place called Stillwater. From there, it flows until it meets another river, the West Branch Oswegatchie River, in a town called Harrisville.

This river is known for its mostly shallow and fast-moving water. This makes it a fun challenge for people who enjoy water sports.

Exploring the River's Flow

The Middle Branch Oswegatchie River has different sections. Most of it is shallow and moves quickly. However, there are a few spots where the water slows down. These calmer areas are great for activities like canoeing.

Calm Spots for Canoeing

Two main calm sections are popular with canoeists.

• Alder Bed Flow: This is one of the peaceful areas where the water is still.
• Moynehan Flow: This section is also very calm. It starts where a smaller stream, the Lower South Pond Outlet, flows into the river.

Kayaking Adventures

Sometimes, when there has been a lot of rain, the water levels in the river rise. When this happens, experienced kayakers might try paddling here. They usually start from Bear Pond Road, which is a few miles upstream from Alder Bed Flow. They then paddle downstream to another road near Mullins Flow. Because these roads are only open during certain seasons and the area is far from towns, this part of the river is not used very often.

What Fish Live Here?

The Middle Branch Oswegatchie River is home to several types of fish.

• Brook Trout: These are the main sport-fish found along the entire river. Many people enjoy fishing for them.
• Chubs: These are smaller fish that also live in the river.
• Bullheads: These are another type of fish you might find in these waters.