The Kalamazoo River is a freestone river in Michigan, listed as Steelhead / salmon water by Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
4 USGS gauges on the water report flow; Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists 1 species. 2 shops nearby are listed here.
Kalamazoo River is a freestone river in Michigan.
Pick one of its USGS gauges and hear from us when the flow moves into or out of its usual range for the date, or crosses a flow you set. We check the public USGS reading every 2 hours and email only when it crosses, at most once every 6 hours. Flow alone is not a fishing forecast or a safety call.
Signed in: one step. Otherwise we email a confirmation link first. Every alert has one-click links to stop it.
Start from the agency's public access map. Nothing on this page grants or implies access: check the agency map, posted signs and landowner permission before you fish.
Nothing on this page grants or implies access.
Gauges, shops and guides within 40 miles
Map of Kalamazoo River: gauges, shops and guides
Map of Kalamazoo River with 4 USGS gauges, and shops and guides with an exact address within 40 miles.
Restrooms within 2 miles of Kalamazoo River in a straight line, nearest first, with what anglers found when they went. The map says a restroom is there, not whether it is clean or open today.
Map of 3 restrooms near Kalamazoo River
Skip the map; every place is in the list belowMap of 3 restrooms near Kalamazoo River, numbered as in the list, with the water’s point marked.
Not rated yet — be the first to tell other anglers if it's clean.
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Not rated yet — be the first to tell other anglers if it's clean.
Mapped on OpenStreetMap · see or fix it on the map
Not rated yet — be the first to tell other anglers if it's clean.
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Restroom locations and map details: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database License, read Oct 24, 2026. Ratings, answers and photos are members' own; who shared them is never shown, and every photo is reviewed before it appears. Visits older than 18 months no longer count. Distances are straight-line miles, not driving. Nothing here grants access to private land. Community guidelines.
Steelhead / salmon waterThe Muskegon River near Newaygo, Michigan. Photo: Marc Steensma, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Steelhead / salmon waterThe Huron River at Ann Arbor, Michigan, from the Broadway Street bridge. Photo: Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Steelhead / salmon waterRepresentative photo · not Saint Joseph RiverThe Pere Marquette River in autumn, Manistee National Forest. Photo: Yetiwriter, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Saint Joseph River.
Steelhead / salmon waterRepresentative photo · not Grand RiverThe Manistee River, Michigan. Photo: Eric Schmuttenmaer, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Grand River.
Blue RibbonRepresentative photo · not Maple RiverThe Au Sable River from the Highbanks, Huron-Manistee National Forests. Photo: Jessica Piispanen / USFWS, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Not Maple River.
Michigan · about 71 mi
Blue RibbonRepresentative photo · not White RiverThe Boardman River in the Brown Bridge Quiet Area, near Traverse City. Photo: Phoenix-Five, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not White River.
Michigan · about 89 mi
Seasons, limits, special regulations and closures for each reach are on the agency pages below. Read them before you go.
Each comes from the agency's own published list; where the list names a reach it is quoted. A designation applies to the listed reach, not necessarily the whole water. Listed in the finder under salmon & steelhead.
On the Showcasing the DNR: Generations of Michigan steelhead fishing (popular steelhead rivers) list (Michigan Department of Natural Resources, read 2026-10-16). All waters with this designation
Measured from the NHDPlus High Resolution (flowlines and waterbodies) (U.S. Geological Survey, read 2026-11-04) for this water’s own mapped feature. Rounded figures; they describe the channel, not today’s conditions.
Areas the Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), public access (U.S. Geological Survey, Gap Analysis Project, read 2026-11-05) lists as owned or held in easement and open to the public, crossed by the mapped channel. Boundaries are mapped, not surveyed. Nothing on this page grants or implies access: check the agency map, posted signs and landowner permission before you fish.
26.9 of 126.2 mi on public land
Nothing on this page grants or implies access.
Listings marked Unclaimed are built from open map records and the business's own website: confirm licensing, rates, dates and hours directly.
No guide within 40 miles yet.
The species the agency lists here; presence varies by reach and season.
Listed by the state agency
Species guide
Winter steelhead fishing on the Skagit River, Washington (Doug Wilson, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). Photo: Doug Wilson, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
2 hatches charted for the region, not measured on this water. From Michigan DNR.
Hex (Hexagenia) (June to July) · Mayflies, stoneflies and caddisflies (June)
None of our destination hubs is within 40 miles in a straight line. The trip planner builds a trip around the water itself: the guides and shops listed within 40 miles of it, its gauges and its nearest towns and airports.
No hub within 40 miles
Matched on the fish the agencies list for both waters first, then the same water type, an official designation or flagship listing on both, and a similar mapped size where USGS hydrography covers both.
At most two waters per country. A shared fish is a listing, not a promise: presence varies by reach and season.
Like the Kalamazoo River? Same fish, overseas.
Freestone river
Freestone riverThe Santa Cruz River from National Route 40, downstream of Lago Argentino. Photo: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped, via Wikimedia Commons
Freestone riverRepresentative photo · not Dean RiverThe Chilko River at Lava Canyon. Photo: Kevin Teague, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Dean River.
Southern seasons open while ours close.
Flagship waterPenstock Lagoon, Central Highlands, Tasmania. Photo: Mike Cline, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Freestone riverRepresentative photo · not Río PetrohuéThe Río Puelo at Las Gualas, Cochamó. Photo: Nicolás from seno de reloncaví, Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Río Petrohué.
Lake or reservoirRepresentative photo · not Lago LlanquihueThe Río Simpson passing Coyhaique, Aysén. Photo: Manxuc, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Lago Llanquihue.
Lake or reservoir
Flagship waterRepresentative photo · not Mataura RiverThe Oreti River near Lumsden, Southland. Photo: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped, via Wikimedia Commons Not Mataura River.
Flagship waterGreat Lake, Tasmania. Photo: Peripitus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A practical checklist for fly fishing small mountain trout streams: a short 3–4 weight rod, light line, a few buoyant dries and simple wet-wading gear, with estimated prices and where to buy.
7′6″–8′6″ rod, 3–4 weight, floating line · Brook, cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout
Open the checklistSeams, shelves and soft water, shown on real rivers.
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Not a statement of access, fish presence or conditions.
A water page organises discovery. It does not assert public access, legal access, current fish presence, guide availability or fishing conditions.
Flows, gauge statistics and flood stages come from USGS and the National Weather Service when the page is shown. Regulations, stocking, species and season statements link to the agency that publishes them; this page copies only the species names and the quoted sentences. Guide and shop listings come from the Legendary directories. Position: the USGS gauge KALAMAZOO RIVER AT COMSTOCK, MI. Water type is our own classification.
Limited data: Normal flow for the date: no water temperature here
No water temperature here.
At KALAMAZOO RIVER AT MARSHALL, MI (USGS 04103500) · 1 of 4 gauges below Provisional USGS data
USGS 04103500 · NWS MARM4
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, 5:45 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDT to Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST; ranging 203 to 249 ft³/s; latest 217 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM EST | 203 | 4.01 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM EST | 237 | 4.13 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM EST | 240 | 4.14 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM EST | 249 | 4.17 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST | 249 | 4.17 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM EST | 246 | 4.16 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM EST | 225 | 4.09 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM EST | 228 | 4.1 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM EST | 228 | 4.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM EST | 214 | 4.05 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM EST | 214 | 4.05 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM EST | 214 | 4.05 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM EST | 211 | 4.04 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM EST | 225 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM EST | 225 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM EST | 225 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM EST | 225 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM EST | 225 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM EST | 225 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM EST | 223 | 4.08 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM EST | 225 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM EST | 214 | 4.05 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM EST | 214 | 4.05 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM EST | 211 | 4.04 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM EST | 211 | 4.04 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM EST | 211 | 4.04 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM EST | 211 | 4.04 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM EST | 208 | 4.03 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST | 208 | 4.03 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM EST | 208 | 4.03 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM EST | 208 | 4.03 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM EST | 208 | 4.03 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM EST | 208 | 4.03 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM EST | 208 | 4.03 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM EST | 208 | 4.03 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM EST | 205 | 4.02 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM EST | 205 | 4.02 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM EST | 203 | 4.01 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM EST | 208 | 4.03 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM EST | 214 | 4.05 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM EST | 214 | 4.05 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM EST | 214 | 4.05 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM EST | 220 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM EST | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EST | 214 | 4.05 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM EDT | 220 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM EDT | 220 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM EDT | 220 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM EDT | 220 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM EDT | 211 | 4.04 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM EDT | 211 | 4.04 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM EDT | 211 | 4.04 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM EDT | 217 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM EDT | 214 | 4.05 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM EDT | 211 | 4.04 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM EDT | 211 | 4.04 |
| Oct 29, 7:45 PM EDT | 211 | 4.04 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDT | 208 | 4.03 |
Normal for Nov 5: 201–366 ft³/s (middle half of 59 years of record). Now: 217 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 217 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 59 years of record (1949–2026): 10th 136, 25th 201, median 266, 75th 366, 90th 448 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 82 ft³/s, highest 551 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).
Steady over 24 hours (−2.7% discharge). 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.
NWS observed 4.06 ft stage, 208 ft³/s at Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST (NWS gauge MARM4; 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)
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 the agency lists for Kalamazoo River: Steelhead.
Source: Showcasing the DNR: Generations of Michigan steelhead fishing (popular steelhead rivers) (Michigan Department of Natural Resources).
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.
USGS 04105500 · NWS BTCM4
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, 5:45 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDT to Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST; ranging 375 to 402 ft³/s; latest 402 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM EST | 402 | 2.93 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST | 396 | 2.92 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM EST | 391 | 2.91 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM EST | 375 | 2.88 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM EST | 375 | 2.88 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM EST | 375 | 2.88 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM EST | 375 | 2.88 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM EST | 375 | 2.88 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM EST | 375 | 2.88 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM EST | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EST | 385 | 2.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM EDT | 385 | 2.9 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM EDT | 385 | 2.9 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM EDT | 375 | 2.88 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM EDT | 375 | 2.88 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM EDT | 375 | 2.88 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM EDT | 375 | 2.88 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 29, 7:45 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDT | 380 | 2.89 |
Normal for Nov 5: 385–713 ft³/s (middle half of 89 years of record). Now: 402 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 402 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 89 years of record (1938–2026): 10th 302, 25th 385, median 511, 75th 713, 90th 888 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 189 ft³/s, highest 1,470 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).
Steady over 24 hours (+0% discharge). 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.
NWS observed 2.93 ft stage, 402 ft³/s at Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST (NWS gauge BTCM4; 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)
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 the agency lists for Kalamazoo River: Steelhead.
Source: Showcasing the DNR: Generations of Michigan steelhead fishing (popular steelhead rivers) (Michigan Department of Natural Resources).
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.
USGS 04106000 · NWS CMSM4
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, 5:15 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 168 readings from Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDT to Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST; ranging 585 to 684 ft³/s; latest 684 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST | 684 | 4.22 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM EST | 684 | 4.22 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM EST | 684 | 4.22 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM EST | 654 | 4.17 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM EST | 642 | 4.15 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM EST | 613 | 4.1 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM EST | 648 | 4.16 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM EST | 648 | 4.16 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM EST | 648 | 4.16 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM EST | 648 | 4.16 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM EST | 642 | 4.15 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM EST | 648 | 4.16 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM EST | 642 | 4.15 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM EST | 642 | 4.15 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM EST | 642 | 4.15 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM EST | 642 | 4.15 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM EST | 613 | 4.1 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM EST | 613 | 4.1 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM EST | 619 | 4.11 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM EST | 642 | 4.15 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM EST | 642 | 4.15 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM EST | 642 | 4.15 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM EST | 642 | 4.15 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM EST | 625 | 4.12 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM EST | 625 | 4.12 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM EST | 585 | 4.05 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM EST | 625 | 4.12 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM EST | 619 | 4.11 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM EST | 619 | 4.11 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM EST | 625 | 4.12 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM EST | 625 | 4.12 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM EST | 625 | 4.12 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM EST | 625 | 4.12 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM EST | 631 | 4.13 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM EST | 636 | 4.14 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM EST | 625 | 4.12 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM EST | 607 | 4.09 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM EST | 596 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM EST | 596 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM EST | 596 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM EST | 596 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM EST | 596 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM EST | 596 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM EST | 596 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM EST | 602 | 4.08 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM EST | 596 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EST | 596 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM EDT | 602 | 4.08 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM EDT | 602 | 4.08 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM EDT | 602 | 4.08 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM EDT | 602 | 4.08 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM EDT | 602 | 4.08 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM EDT | 602 | 4.08 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM EDT | 602 | 4.08 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM EDT | 602 | 4.08 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM EDT | 602 | 4.08 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM EDT | 590 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM EDT | 596 | 4.07 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM EDT | 590 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDT | 590 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM EDT | 590 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM EDT | 590 | 4.06 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT | 590 | 4.06 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM EDT | 590 | 4.06 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM EDT | 590 | 4.06 |
| Oct 29, 9:15 PM EDT | 585 | 4.05 |
| Oct 29, 8:15 PM EDT | 590 | 4.06 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDT | 585 | 4.05 |
Normal for Nov 5: 563–950 ft³/s (middle half of 90 years of record). Now: 684 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 684 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 90 years of record (1933–2026): 10th 419, 25th 563, median 771, 75th 950, 90th 1,260 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 275 ft³/s, highest 2,170 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).
Steady over 24 hours (+8.4% discharge). 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.
NWS observed 4.22 ft stage, 685 ft³/s at Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST (NWS gauge CMSM4; 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)
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 the agency lists for Kalamazoo River: Steelhead.
Source: Showcasing the DNR: Generations of Michigan steelhead fishing (popular steelhead rivers) (Michigan Department of Natural Resources).
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.
USGS 04107850
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, 6:00 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Steady · 24 h
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDT to Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST; ranging 943 to 1,060 ft³/s; latest 1,030 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST | 1,030 | 7.37 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST | 1,030 | 7.37 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM EST | 1,030 | 7.37 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM EST | 1,030 | 7.37 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM EST | 1,030 | 7.37 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST | 1,020 | 7.35 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM EST | 1,030 | 7.37 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST | 1,040 | 7.37 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM EST | 1,040 | 7.38 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM EST | 1,040 | 7.38 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM EST | 1,050 | 7.39 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM EST | 1,050 | 7.4 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM EST | 1,060 | 7.4 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM EST | 1,060 | 7.4 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST | 1,060 | 7.4 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM EST | 1,050 | 7.39 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM EST | 1,040 | 7.38 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM EST | 1,040 | 7.37 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM EST | 1,030 | 7.36 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM EST | 1,020 | 7.35 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM EST | 1,020 | 7.35 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM EST | 1,010 | 7.34 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM EST | 1,000 | 7.33 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST | 997 | 7.32 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM EST | 990 | 7.32 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM EST | 993 | 7.32 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM EST | 981 | 7.3 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM EST | 986 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM EST | 986 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM EST | 992 | 7.32 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM EST | 984 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM EST | 983 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM EST | 985 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM EST | 986 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM EST | 985 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM EST | 983 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM EST | 987 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM EST | 989 | 7.32 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM EST | 986 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM EST | 988 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM EST | 985 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM EST | 983 | 7.31 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM EST | 986 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM EST | 983 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST | 984 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM EST | 982 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM EST | 982 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM EST | 979 | 7.3 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM EST | 978 | 7.3 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM EST | 979 | 7.3 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST | 985 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM EST | 992 | 7.32 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM EST | 988 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM EST | 988 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM EST | 989 | 7.32 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM EST | 983 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM EST | 982 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM EST | 986 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM EST | 979 | 7.3 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST | 986 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM EST | 982 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST | 975 | 7.3 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST | 972 | 7.29 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST | 968 | 7.29 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST | 969 | 7.29 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST | 966 | 7.29 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST | 963 | 7.28 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST | 959 | 7.28 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM EST | 957 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM EST | 957 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM EST | 953 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM EST | 957 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM EST | 956 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM EST | 953 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM EST | 950 | 7.26 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM EST | 953 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM EST | 953 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM EST | 955 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM EST | 959 | 7.28 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM EST | 957 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM EST | 958 | 7.28 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST | 960 | 7.28 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM EST | 957 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM EST | 962 | 7.28 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM EST | 961 | 7.28 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM EST | 963 | 7.28 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM EST | 961 | 7.28 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM EST | 959 | 7.28 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM EST | 957 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM EST | 953 | 7.27 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM EST | 953 | 7.27 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM EST | 953 | 7.27 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM EST | 949 | 7.26 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM EST | 950 | 7.26 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM EST | 952 | 7.27 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM EST | 955 | 7.27 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM EST | 954 | 7.27 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM EST | 954 | 7.27 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM EST | 956 | 7.27 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM EST | 955 | 7.27 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM EST | 960 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM EST | 963 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM EST | 963 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM EST | 959 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM EST | 962 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM EST | 961 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM EST | 966 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM EST | 964 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM EST | 963 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM EST | 960 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM EST | 960 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM EST | 966 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM EST | 961 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EST | 961 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EDT | 959 | 7.28 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM EDT | 960 | 7.28 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDT | 957 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDT | 953 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM EDT | 947 | 7.26 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDT | 953 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDT | 947 | 7.26 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM EDT | 943 | 7.26 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT | 944 | 7.26 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM EDT | 944 | 7.26 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDT | 950 | 7.26 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDT | 951 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDT | 951 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT | 956 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM EDT | 953 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM EDT | 953 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM EDT | 958 | 7.28 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM EDT | 958 | 7.28 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM EDT | 961 | 7.28 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM EDT | 961 | 7.28 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM EDT | 960 | 7.28 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM EDT | 957 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT | 958 | 7.28 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM EDT | 954 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM EDT | 953 | 7.27 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM EDT | 954 | 7.27 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM EDT | 950 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM EDT | 950 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM EDT | 949 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM EDT | 950 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM EDT | 949 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM EDT | 950 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM EDT | 943 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT | 945 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM EDT | 947 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDT | 950 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDT | 943 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM EDT | 949 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM EDT | 946 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM EDT | 947 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM EDT | 945 | 7.26 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM EDT | 953 | 7.27 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM EDT | 958 | 7.28 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM EDT | 966 | 7.28 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM EDT | 966 | 7.28 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM EDT | 965 | 7.28 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM EDT | 969 | 7.29 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM EDT | 966 | 7.28 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM EDT | 966 | 7.29 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 970 | 7.29 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM EDT | 970 | 7.29 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 970 | 7.29 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM EDT | 966 | 7.29 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM EDT | 973 | 7.3 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDT | 971 | 7.29 |
Not ranked: USGS has fewer than 10 years of daily flows for this date here.
Steady over 24 hours (+4% discharge). 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.
The National Weather Service has no flood-stage gauge here, so no official flood category is shown.
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 the agency lists for Kalamazoo River: Steelhead.
Source: Showcasing the DNR: Generations of Michigan steelhead fishing (popular steelhead rivers) (Michigan Department of Natural Resources).
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.
Checked Nov 5, 6:19 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.
Steelhead / salmon waterThe Muskegon River near Newaygo, Michigan. Photo: Marc Steensma, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Michigan · about 80 mi
Rainbow trout, brown trout & steelhead
1,500cfsFlow now · normal for the date
Steelhead / salmon waterThe Huron River at Ann Arbor, Michigan, from the Broadway Street bridge. Photo: Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Steelhead / salmon waterRepresentative photo · not Saint Joseph RiverThe Pere Marquette River in autumn, Manistee National Forest. Photo: Yetiwriter, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Saint Joseph River.
Michigan · about 25 mi
Steelhead & chinook salmon
77.4cfsFlow now · normal for the date
Steelhead / salmon waterRepresentative photo · not Grand RiverThe Manistee River, Michigan. Photo: Eric Schmuttenmaer, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Grand River.
Blue RibbonRepresentative photo · not Maple RiverThe Au Sable River from the Highbanks, Huron-Manistee National Forests. Photo: Jessica Piispanen / USFWS, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Not Maple River.
Blue RibbonRepresentative photo · not White RiverThe Boardman River in the Brown Bridge Quiet Area, near Traverse City. Photo: Phoenix-Five, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not White River.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
River cabins · 13 mi
