Michigan
Grand River near Eastmanville
Location Snapshot
Grand River near Eastmanville is a lower western Michigan mainstem reach with a mixed warmwater and migratory fishery upstream of Lake Michigan. Smallmouth bass are the primary supported target, with walleye and channel catfish adding resident variety and Chinook salmon adding a seasonal migratory component.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04119400 · Direct monitoring location
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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
Fog
Temperature
41°F
Feels like
37°F
Wind
3 mph E
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 AM
Fog
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 11 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Fog
High 63°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 38°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Fog
High 69°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 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
Smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the Grand River near Eastmanville, a Great Lakes tributary.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Grand 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
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
- Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Ottawa, 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
Ottawa
Management Category
Large mixed Great Lakes tributary
Regulation Scope
Grand River near Eastmanville.
Regulation Summary
Grand near Eastmanville: MDNR lower Grand River and Great Lakes tributary rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass, walleye, channel-catfish, chinook-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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