Just got back from a 3 camp on the CR. They are running one sluce gate 24 hours. I floated from the dam down to the power line's with no trouble and ran back up in a 17 foot tin boat with out any problem and getting back was not a problem. Caught many fish on power bait, color did not matter I dont think. Took friends who never caught a trout and they caught more then I did, many more. I did get the chance to tie on a lot of hook's for them and the little woman. I needed something to do being I had a lot of free time on my hands. Stayed at the camp grounds, best around I do think. Seen a few walleye being caught crank baits.

Helms landing could be a problem for bigger tin boats. The ramp at the dam no problem for tin or glass boats.
Wading would not be any problem at all.

Hope this helps

Billy