What is the current flow on Lake Michigan?
Lake Michigan does not have a current flow reading published on this gauge page right now. When USGS data is available, Waderly shows it here for gauge 04087440.
Lake Michigan Fishing Conditions & Water Level
Current flow data is not published on this gauge page right now.
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About This Gauge
USGS 04087440 is a public lake or reservoir gauge on Lake Michigan in Illinois. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Overcast
75° / 70°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sat, Jul 25
Partly cloudy
80° / 67°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sun, Jul 26
Thunderstorms
85° / 73°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Lake Michigan
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
Other Nearby Gauges
- CHICAGO RIVER AT CHICAGO LOCK AT CHICAGO, IL · 0.0 mi
- CHICAGO RIVER AT COLUMBUS DRIVE AT CHICAGO, IL · 0.7 mi
- NB CHICAGO RIVER AT GRAND AVENUE AT CHICAGO, IL · 1.8 mi
- CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, IL · 5.4 mi
- NB CHICAGO RIVER AT ALBANY AVENUE AT CHICAGO, IL · 7.7 mi
- 38N13E-13.2c1 (MS-1D) · 8.4 mi
- SEWER AT MORRILL SCHOOL AT CHICAGO, IL · 8.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Michigan above or below normal right now?
Waderly compares Lake Michigan against its historical median when that gauge has enough flow history loaded. This page does not have that above-or-below-normal comparison yet.
What is the water temperature on Lake Michigan?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Lake Michigan, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Lake Michigan?
Other gauges on Lake Michigan worth checking include LAKE MICHIGAN AT JACKSON PARK AT HYDE PARK, IL (7.5 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Lake Michigan?
The forecast for today near Lake Michigan is overcast, with temperatures around 75°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
See the full picture for Lake Michigan
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