What is the current flow on Van Etten Creek?
Van Etten Creek is currently flowing at 162 cfs at USGS gauge 04137716 as of Oct 3, 5:00 AM UTC.
Van Etten Creek Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
10.73 ft
Flow 162 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 5:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Poor conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 162 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 62 cfs).
Flow
162 cfs
Gauge Height
10.73 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 63% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 04137716 is a public stream gauge on Van Etten Creek 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
59° / 42°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
65° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 14 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
58° / 42°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.
Nearby Gauges
- VAN ETTEN LAKE AT OSCODA, MI · 0.6 mi
- VAN ETTEN LAKE WEST SHORE AT OSCODA, MI · 1.7 mi
- AU SABLE RIVER NR US23 AT OSCODA, MI · 1.7 mi
- AU SABLE RIVER NEAR AU SABLE, MI · 4.6 mi
- PINE RIVER AT KINGS CORNER RD NR OSCODA, MI · 5.9 mi
- AU SABLE RIVER NEAR SIDTOWN, MI · 11.5 mi
- AU SABLE RIVER NEAR GLENNIE, MI · 16.4 mi
- AU SABLE RIVER NEAR SOUTH BRANCH, MI · 18.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Van Etten Creek above or below normal right now?
Van Etten Creek is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 162 cfs, compared with a typical median of 62 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Van Etten Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Van Etten Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Van Etten Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include VAN ETTEN LAKE AT OSCODA, MI (0.6 miles away), VAN ETTEN LAKE WEST SHORE AT OSCODA, MI (1.7 miles away), AU SABLE RIVER NR US23 AT OSCODA, MI (1.7 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Van Etten Creek?
The forecast for today near Van Etten Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 59°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Van Etten Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Poor right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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