Michigan
Jordan River near East Jordan
Current River Rating
Poor · 40
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 183 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.47 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 8:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04127800 · 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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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
63°F
Feels like
65°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
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 5 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 1 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 5 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 9 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 1 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 84°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 79°F / Low 62°F
Chance 48%
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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Jordan River near East Jordan, Michigan. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS reports live 00060 and 00065 without water temperature.
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
Fishery overview
The Jordan near East Jordan is the northwest Michigan Jordan Valley trout fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04127800 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from Boardman 04126970 and from Lake Charlevoix. The Jordan is a documented Lake Charlevoix / Lake Michigan tributary; this inland pin is resident trout water. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Jordan River brook trout. USGS 04127800 air-derived thermal.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Jordan River brown trout.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Jordan 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
Spring-influenced Jordan River near East Jordan, Charlevoix County, upstream of Lake Charlevoix.
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 Jordan River / Jordan Valley access and state forest corridors. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04127800. Private frontage occurs; use posted public access.
Stocking information
MDNR manages Jordan River trout. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
MDNR Jordan River gear-restricted / 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 Boardman 04126970. 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
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
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