Michigan
Escanaba River at Cornell
Current River Rating
Fair · 54
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Saturday, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 309 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.42 ft
- Water Temperature
- 65.7 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04059000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
59°F
Feels like
59°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.07 in
Last 48 hours
0.07 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 56°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Rain
High 72°F / Low 61°F
Chance 59%
Precip 0.18 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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Escanaba River at Cornell, Michigan. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Escanaba 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 Escanaba at Cornell is the central Upper Peninsula Escanaba trout fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04059000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Ford River, Paint River, and Lake Michigan shoreline. This Cornell inland reach is not a Lake Michigan salmon-run identity. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Escanaba River Cornell brown trout. USGS 04059000.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR UP brook trout in colder Escanaba water.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Escanaba rainbow trout where stocked.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Upper Peninsula Escanaba River at Cornell, Delta County, upstream of the Escanaba industrial lower river.
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 UP inland trout maps and county road / forest access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04059000. Private and industrial frontage occurs; use posted public access.
Stocking information
MDNR UP manages Escanaba trout. Confirm current official stocking separately.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Official sources
MDNR inland trout stream type rules for the Escanaba change by reach. Distinct from Paint 04062000 and Tahquamenon. 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
Delta, 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
Delta
Management Category
Upper Peninsula trout river
Regulation Scope
Escanaba River at Cornell
Regulation Summary
Escanaba at Cornell: MDNR inland trout stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brown-trout, brook-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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