What is the current flow on Macatawa River?
Macatawa River is currently flowing at 173 cfs at USGS gauge 04108800 as of Oct 2, 10:45 AM UTC.
Macatawa River at State Road Near Zeeland Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.17 ft
Flow 173 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 10:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 173 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 5.4 cfs).
Flow
173 cfs
Gauge Height
5.17 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 428% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 04108800 is a public stream gauge on Macatawa River in Michigan. 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
63° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
64° / 39°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
65° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 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 Macatawa River
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.
- MACATAWA RIVER NEAR ZEELAND, MI · 1.0 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- KALAMAZOO RIVER AT NEW RICHMOND, MI · 9.9 mi
- KALAMAZOO RIVER NEAR NEW RICHMOND, MI · 10.5 mi
- PIGEON RIVER AT 120TH AVENUE NR OLIVE CENTER, MI · 11.1 mi
- PIGEON RIVER AT WEST OLIVE RD NR PORT SHELDON, MI · 11.5 mi
- KALAMAZOO RIVER NEAR FENNVILLE, MI · 12.9 mi
- BUCK CREEK AT WILSON AVENUE AT GRANDVILLE, MI · 15.5 mi
- GRAND RIVER AT STATE HWY M-11 AT GRANDVILLE, MI · 15.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macatawa River above or below normal right now?
Macatawa River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 173 cfs, compared with a typical median of 5.4 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Macatawa River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Macatawa River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Macatawa River?
Other gauges on Macatawa River worth checking include MACATAWA RIVER NEAR ZEELAND, MI (1.0 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 Macatawa River?
The forecast for today near Macatawa River is overcast, with temperatures around 63°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Macatawa River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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