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Bear Creek (Manistee)
Lake Michigan tributary · Gauge: Manistee River near Bear Creek, MI
Current Conditions
49°F
Water Temp · steady
1,650
Flow (cfs) · rising
8.79ft
Gage Height
Reading: 11/15/2026, 12:30:00 PM
Run status
Steelhead
Confidence: 64%
Why this status?
Phase: ramp_up. Water 49.3°F (ideal 38-50), flow 1650 cfs (ideal 300-1500). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.60/1.00/0.90/0.17 → total 0.64.
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Typical run windows
Steelhead 10-15 → peak 11-30 → 04-30
Ideal: 38-50°F · 300-1,500 cfs
Bear Creek trib of Manistee.
Status is computed from real-time USGS gauge data, historical run windows, DNR reports, and crowdsourced angler reports. Always confirm conditions with the latest DNR rules before fishing.