Tuesday June 3, 2025
FOX 13 —
As water levels reach their peak on the Provo River this weekend, local kayakers are striking the balance between safety and thrill seeking.
The current swells are born out of an artificial dam release to support the native June sucker fish down in the river delta.
“Essentially, what they have to do every year is they have to imitate high water flow, so the fish have better spawning,” said Marc Nelson.
Nelson says it’s created Class 3-4 rapids — conditions that many may find too dangerous.
“You don’t want to be out of your boat in this run, I’ll say that,” Nelson said with a chuckle.
But for him and 40 other kayakers from around the state, it provided the perfect opportunity for their annual Provo River Race.