What is the current flow on Portage River?
Portage River is currently flowing at 135 cfs at USGS gauge 04097345 as of Oct 2, 3:00 PM UTC.
Portage River at Fifth Avenue At Three Rivers Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.69 ft
Flow 135 cfs · Water temp 63.7°F (17.6°C) · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 3:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 64°F good
Flow is 135 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 81 cfs).
Flow
135 cfs
Gauge Height
2.69 ft
Water Temp
63.7°F (17.6°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
63.7°F (17.6°C) · as of Oct 2, 3:00 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 3°F over the past week.
Flow fell from 160 to 135 cfs this week; water warmed from 62°F to 64°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 04097345 is a public stream gauge on Portage River in Michigan. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
66° / 60°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
66° / 41°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
69° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 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.
Nearby Gauges
- ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT THREE RIVERS, MI · 0.5 mi
- ROCKY RIVER AT BENT RD AT HOWARDSVILLE, MI · 7.1 mi
- SPRING CREEK AT RAMBADT ROAD NEAR CENTREVILLE, MI · 7.2 mi
- LITTLE PORTAGE CR AT LANE ST AT MENDON, MI · 9.9 mi
- MILL CREEK AT QUAKER STREET NEAR MOTTVILLE, MI · 10.0 mi
- PRAIRIE RIVER NEAR NOTTAWA, MI · 12.0 mi
- ST. JOSEPH 07-09 PIEZOMETER · 12.0 mi
- ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT MOTTVILLE, MI · 12.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portage River above or below normal right now?
Portage River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 135 cfs, compared with a typical median of 81 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Portage River?
The latest reported water temperature on Portage River is 63.7°F (17.6°C) as of Oct 2, 3:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Portage River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT THREE RIVERS, MI (0.5 miles away), ROCKY RIVER AT BENT RD AT HOWARDSVILLE, MI (7.1 miles away), SPRING CREEK AT RAMBADT ROAD NEAR CENTREVILLE, MI (7.2 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Portage River?
The forecast for today near Portage River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 66°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Portage River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 64°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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