in rivers or lakes, water that makes for easy canoeing.
- 1754  (1907)  The River in general good water.
- 1811  (1950)  this Branch is abt 30 yds wide & sharp Current always good water for the Canoe. . . .
- 1828  (1872)  About 16 miles above Island and Pine Portage . . . "Good water."