However, in several places, the waterway is too shallow for recreational use at normal water levels. During periods of heavy rainfall, this section is potentially a good recreational waterway. Clear water of good quality flows over a rock and sand bottom. A few fast stretches and shoal areas exist but are not hazardous to recreational use. The river is not very wide and does not normally have a large flow.
Several stretches are too shallow for recreational use at normal water levels.
When rainfall is plentiful, this stretch of the Bosque is noted as an excellent recreational waterway that has few hazards. SH 6 crossing - 2 miles west of Iredell. Poor access is available. Duffau Creek - enters on the left. FM 216 crossing - in Iredell.