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Galien River (MI)

Lake Michigan tributary · Gauge: Galien River near Sawyer, MI

Current Conditions
Water Temp
115
Flow (cfs) · steady
3.72ft
Gage Height

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

Run status

Chinook Salmon
Confidence: 32%
NOT YET
Why this status?

Phase: before. Water n/a°F (ideal 52-62), flow 115 cfs (ideal 100-400). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/1.00/0.17 → total 0.32.

Steelhead
Confidence: 32%
DONE
Why this status?

Phase: after. Water n/a°F (ideal 38-48), flow 115 cfs (ideal 80-400). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/1.00/0.17 → total 0.32.

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Typical run windows

Chinook Salmon 09-05 → peak 09-30 → 10-30
Ideal: 52-62°F · 100-400 cfs

SW MI Chinook trib.

Steelhead 10-15 → peak 11-30 → 04-15
Ideal: 38-48°F · 80-400 cfs

Steelhead.

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.