Michigan
Jordan River near East Jordan
Location Snapshot
Jordan River near East Jordan is a northern Michigan coldwater river reach approaching the Lake Charlevoix system, with a trout-focused identity. Brook and brown trout are the primary supported targets, while rainbow trout adds another salmonid component to the fishery.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
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Cautions
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Blocking Factors
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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 04127800 · 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
Clear
Temperature
37°F
Feels like
33°F
Wind
1 mph N
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:45 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 8 AM
Clear
Temp 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Fog
High 65°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 40°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 67°F / Low 48°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 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
The Jordan River near East Jordan empties into the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix at the village of East Jordan.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Jordan 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
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
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
Charlevoix, 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
Charlevoix
Management Category
Great Lakes tributary trout river
Regulation Scope
Jordan River near East Jordan.
Regulation Summary
Jordan near East Jordan: MDNR inland trout stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brook-trout, brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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