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Portage Branch
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
stream in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 05227530, as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MISSISSIPPI RIVER DIVERSION NEAR AITKIN, MN (11.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portage Branch?
- Portage Branch is a river in Minnesota.
- Can you swim at Portage Branch?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
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