ECORSE RIVER AT DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI
USGS 04168580 · Michigan · reports discharge (live), gauge height
USGS 04168580 · Michigan · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Falling · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 9:30 PM EDT to Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST; ranging 0.38 to 2.72 ft³/s; latest 1.11 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST | 1.32 | 2.37 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM EST | 1.39 | 2.38 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM EST | 1.47 | 2.39 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM EST | 1.54 | 2.4 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST | 1.63 | 2.41 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM EST | 1.63 | 2.41 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST | 1.63 | 2.41 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM EST | 1.71 | 2.42 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM EST | 1.8 | 2.43 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM EST | 1.8 | 2.43 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM EST | 1.8 | 2.43 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM EST | 1.98 | 2.45 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM EST | 2.08 | 2.46 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST | 2.18 | 2.47 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM EST | 2.08 | 2.46 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM EST | 1.98 | 2.45 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM EST | 2.08 | 2.46 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM EST | 2.28 | 2.48 | 0.71–3.9 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM EST | 2.28 | 2.48 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM EST | 2.28 | 2.48 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM EST | 2.39 | 2.49 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM EST | 2.39 | 2.49 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST | 2.28 | 2.48 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM EST | 2.18 | 2.47 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM EST | 2.08 | 2.46 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM EST | 2.18 | 2.47 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM EST | 2.39 | 2.49 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM EST | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM EST | 2.72 | 2.52 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM EST | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM EST | 1.98 | 2.45 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM EST | 2.08 | 2.46 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM EST | 2.18 | 2.47 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM EST | 1.98 | 2.45 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM EST | 1.47 | 2.39 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM EST | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM EST | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM EST | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM EST | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM EST | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.7–5.1 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM EST | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM EST | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM EST | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM EST | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM EST | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM EST | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM EST | 0.59 | 2.24 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM EST | 0.41 | 2.19 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST | 0.48 | 2.21 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM EST | 0.59 | 2.24 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST | 0.63 | 2.25 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST | 0.63 | 2.25 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST | 0.51 | 2.22 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST | 0.44 | 2.2 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST | 0.44 | 2.2 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST | 0.41 | 2.19 | 0.81–7.6 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST | 0.38 | 2.18 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM EST | 0.41 | 2.19 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM EST | 0.44 | 2.2 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM EST | 0.48 | 2.21 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM EST | 0.55 | 2.23 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM EST | 0.63 | 2.25 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM EST | 0.82 | 2.29 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM EST | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM EST | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM EST | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.73–9.4 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM EST | 0.99 | 2.32 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EST | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EDT | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.75–6.2 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM EDT | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDT | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDT | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM EDT | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT | 1.05 | 2.33 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM EDT | 1.11 | 2.34 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM EDT | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM EDT | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM EDT | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM EDT | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM EDT | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM EDT | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM EDT | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.61–7.6 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM EDT | 1.32 | 2.37 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM EDT | 1.32 | 2.37 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM EDT | 1.39 | 2.38 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM EDT | 1.39 | 2.38 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM EDT | 1.47 | 2.39 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM EDT | 1.47 | 2.39 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM EDT | 1.54 | 2.4 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM EDT | 1.54 | 2.4 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT | 1.47 | 2.39 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM EDT | 1.39 | 2.38 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDT | 1.32 | 2.37 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDT | 1.32 | 2.37 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM EDT | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM EDT | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM EDT | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM EDT | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM EDT | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM EDT | 1.32 | 2.37 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM EDT | 1.39 | 2.38 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM EDT | 1.39 | 2.38 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM EDT | 1.47 | 2.39 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM EDT | 1.54 | 2.4 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM EDT | 1.54 | 2.4 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM EDT | 1.54 | 2.4 | 0.6–4.9 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 1.39 | 2.38 | 0.71–5.5 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM EDT | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.71–5.5 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 1.18 | 2.35 | 0.71–5.5 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM EDT | 1.25 | 2.36 | 0.71–5.5 |
Map of USGS gauge 04168580 and the river around it
Where ECORSE RIVER AT DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI sits.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer. Michigan DNR publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Michigan rule: 68°F.
Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Michigan fish stocking · Michigan fishing regulations.
Normal for Nov 5: 0.71–3.9 ft³/s (middle half of 24 years of record). Now: 1.11 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 1.11 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 24 years of record (2003–2026): 10th 0.43, 25th 0.71, median 1.2, 75th 3.9, 90th 12 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 0.22 ft³/s, highest 26.9 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Falling over 24 hours: discharge down 53.6%, from 2.39 to 1.11 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 2.35 ft stage, 1 ft³/s at Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST (NWS gauge DHEM4; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 8:17 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.