What flies are hatching on the Muskegon River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Muskegon River include Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Muskegon River?

The Muskegon River is running at 1,430 CFS at the Muskegon River near Croton, MI gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Muskegon River fishable today?

Yes — Muskegon River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 1,430 CFS at the Muskegon River near Croton, MI gauge.

Muskegon River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Muskegon River — Muskegon River near Croton, MI

Fishable

1,430CFS

Discharge

4.91ft

Gauge Height

59.7°F

Water Temp

Updated 26 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.56 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

42°FClear sky

Wind 9 mph29.56 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

🌤️

Mainly clear

54° / 31°

Tomorrow

☀️

Clear sky

58° / 42°

Mon

☁️

Overcast

63° / 41°

Tue

☁️

Overcast

67° / 46°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

9.4

Time of Day

Using: 1,430 CFS · 59.7°F · PEAK SALMON RUN below Croton. FALL STEELHEAD strong. Egg patterns drifting downstream of spawning salmon. Streamers for aggressive pre-winter browns.

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Muskegon River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Muskegon River · October · Fall

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🟢 Active now at 59.7°F water

Caddis

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Blue-Winged Olive

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JanDec

PEAK SALMON RUN below Croton. FALL STEELHEAD strong. Egg patterns drifting downstream of spawning salmon. Streamers for aggressive pre-winter browns.

Streamer

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Muskegon River

The Muskegon River below Croton Dam is a premier Michigan tailwater — cold, dam-regulated water that holds trophy brown trout and steelhead year-round. The dam creates consistent cool temperatures even through summer, making this a reliable fishery when other rivers warm. Fall salmon and steelhead runs are substantial, with some summer steelhead below Croton Dam as well.

Blue-Winged OliveSulphurCaddisHexageniaIsonychia

Regulations

Gear Restricted sections below Croton Dam. Check Newaygo County exceptions in current Michigan DNR guide. Steelhead bag limits apply. Michigan Fishing License required. Year-round open on tailwater sections.

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Guides to help you fish Muskegon River with more confidence.