Michigan
Boardman River above Brown Bridge Road near Mayfield
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Current Readings
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04126970 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
68°F
Feels like
69°F
Wind
6 mph E
Wind gust
19 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.01 in
Last 24 hours
0.06 in
Last 48 hours
0.36 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 63°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 87°F / Low 61°F
Chance 42%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 33 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
Boardman River above Brown Bridge Road near Mayfield, Michigan. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS reports live 00060 and 00065 without water temperature. Existing Estimated seed requalified to Monitoring-Backed.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Boardman River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Boardman above Brown Bridge is the restored Grand Traverse Boardman / Ottaway trout fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04126970 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. This existing public identity is requalified from Estimated to Monitoring-Backed. Distinct from Jordan 04127800 and from Boardman Lake / Traverse City. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Boardman Brown Bridge brown trout. USGS 04126970 air-derived thermal.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Boardman brook trout.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Boardman rainbow trout. Migratory steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID; they are described in overview and regulation caution only.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Restored Boardman River above former Brown Bridge Dam near Mayfield, Grand Traverse County, draining toward Grand Traverse Bay.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by MDNR Boardman River restoration access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04126970. Dam-removal reaches have evolving access.
Stocking information
MDNR and restoration partners manage Boardman trout. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
MDNR Boardman / Ottaway inland trout rules change. Migratory steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID; they are described in overview and regulation caution only. Distinct from Jordan 04127800. Confirm current MDNR Fishing Regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Grand Traverse, Michigan
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Grand Traverse
Management Category
Restored Great Lakes tributary trout river
Regulation Scope
Boardman River above Brown Bridge Road near Mayfield
Regulation Summary
Boardman above Brown Bridge: MDNR inland trout stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brown-trout, brook-trout, rainbow-trout
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