New raft and newer oarsman looking for float recommendations

[LonePineOutdoors_AZ]

I have a new-to-me fishing raft (Flycraft Guide 14'x4.6') with 8.5" polecats+dyne-lite shoal-cuts and am looking to get out and float some rivers in AZ. 

I've taken the raft out on stillwater and practiced back row, spin induction, spin reduction, scissor strokes, crawl/crab strokes, feathering, and anchoring.

Looking for recommendations on stretches of water to practice rowing in current in central AZ. Debating drifting the Salt below Stewart this weekend while flows are decent.

Any insight on the Verde or East Verde relative to a novice rower? Any insights on flows?

I've been checking USGS sensor data, but not sure how they translate to overall drift-ability.