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Pentwater River (MI)
Lake Michigan tributary · Gauge: Pentwater River near Pentwater, MI
Current Conditions
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Water Temp
10
Flow (cfs) · steady
10.91ft
Gage Height
Reading: 6/5/2026, 9:30:00 PM
Run status
Chinook Salmon
Confidence: 19%
Why this status?
Phase: before. Water n/a°F (ideal 52-62), flow 10 cfs (ideal 80-300). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/0.12/0.17 → total 0.18.
Steelhead
Confidence: 19%
Why this status?
Phase: after. Water n/a°F (ideal 38-48), flow 10 cfs (ideal 70-300). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/0.14/0.17 → total 0.19.
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Typical run windows
Chinook Salmon 09-01 → peak 09-25 → 10-25
Ideal: 52-62°F · 80-300 cfs
Pentwater Chinook fishery.
Steelhead 10-20 → peak 11-30 → 04-15
Ideal: 38-48°F · 70-300 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.