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Pigeon River at Vanderbilt Water Level & Fishing Conditions

PIGEON RIVER NEAR VANDERBILT, MI · USGS 04128990 · Michigan · 45.1561, -84.4675

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.27 ft
Flow 79.3 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 6:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · falling pressure · clear skies

Flow is 79.3 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 67 cfs).

Flow
79.3 cfs
Gauge Height
2.27 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable

7-Day Flow Trend

typical 67 cfs (dashed) 89 cfs 72 cfs

Flow has risen 12% over the past three days.

About This Gauge

USGS 04128990 is a public stream gauge on Pigeon 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
64° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
61° / 44°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 12 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
56° / 34°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 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 Pigeon 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Pigeon River?

Pigeon River is currently flowing at 79.3 cfs at USGS gauge 04128990 as of Oct 3, 6:15 PM UTC.

Is Pigeon River above or below normal right now?

Pigeon River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 79.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 67 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Pigeon River?

This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Pigeon River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.

What other gauges should I check near Pigeon River?

Other gauges on Pigeon River worth checking include PIGEON RIVER AT PIGEON RIVER HQ NR VANDERBILT, MI (1.7 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 Pigeon River?

The forecast for today near Pigeon River is overcast, with temperatures around 64°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is Pigeon River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · falling pressure · clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.

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