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Pentwater River (MI)

Lake Michigan tributary · Gauge: Pentwater River near Pentwater, MI

Current Conditions
Water Temp
10
Flow (cfs) · steady
10.91ft
Gage Height

Reading: 6/5/2026, 9:30:00 PM

Run status

Chinook Salmon
Confidence: 19%
NOT YET
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%
DONE
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.