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Crystal River (Leelanau, MI)

Lake Michigan tributary · Gauge: Crystal River near Glen Arbor, MI

Current Conditions
Water Temp
194
Flow (cfs) · steady
3.54ft
Gage Height

Reading: 6/5/2026, 10:00:00 PM

Run status

Steelhead
Confidence: 17%
DONE
Why this status?

Phase: after. Water n/a°F (ideal 38-48), flow 194 cfs (ideal 15-80). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/0.00/0.17 → total 0.17.

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Typical run windows

Steelhead 10-15 → peak 11-30 → 04-15
Ideal: 38-48°F · 15-80 cfs

Crystal River — tiny but productive.

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.