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Trail Creek

Lake Michigan tributary · Gauge: Trail Creek at Michigan City, IN

Current Conditions
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Water Temp
116
Flow (cfs) · falling
6.53ft
Gage Height

Reading: 6/5/2026, 9:40:00 PM

Run status

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

Phase: before. Water n/a°F (ideal 52-62), flow 116 cfs (ideal 30-150). 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.

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

Phase: before. Water n/a°F (ideal 50-58), flow 116 cfs (ideal 30-150). 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 116 cfs (ideal 25-200). 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 08-20 → peak 09-15 → 10-20
Ideal: 52-62°F · 30-150 cfs

Tiny IN tributary, major hatchery-stocked run. Tight quarters.

Coho Salmon 09-15 → peak 10-10 → 11-05
Ideal: 50-58°F · 30-150 cfs

Coho run mid-Sep through Oct.

Steelhead 10-15 → peak 11-30 → 04-15
Ideal: 38-48°F · 25-200 cfs

Steelhead winter + spring.

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.