Michigan
Kalamazoo River at New Richmond
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Saturday, 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1220 CFS
- Gage Height
- 10.6 ft
- Water Temperature
- 76.3 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04108660 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
71°F
Feels like
77°F
Wind
4 mph E
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.04 in
Last 48 hours
0.12 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 70°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 66°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 58°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 32 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
Kalamazoo River at New Richmond, Michigan. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo at New Richmond is the lower Kalamazoo fishing reach above Lake Michigan near Saugatuck. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04108660 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from St. Joseph at Niles 04101500. Steelhead and salmon runs are MDNR Great Lakes tributary fisheries, not condition ratings. Smallmouth and walleye are honest warmwater selectors. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR lower Kalamazoo smallmouth. USGS 04108660.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Kalamazoo walleye.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Kalamazoo catfish.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal MDNR Chinook. MDNR weir, fish-ladder, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Lower Kalamazoo River in Allegan County at New Richmond, a Lake Michigan tributary distinct from the St. Joseph.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by MDNR Allegan / lower Kalamazoo access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04108660. Restoration and contamination advisories can apply; follow current MDNR notices.
Stocking information
MDNR Great Lakes tributary salmon and steelhead programs use the Kalamazoo. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
MDNR lower Kalamazoo / Great Lakes tributary rules and consumption advisories change. Migratory steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID; they are described in overview and regulation caution only. MDNR weir, fish-ladder, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings. Distinct from St. Joseph 04101500. Confirm current MDNR regulations.
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
Allegan, 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
Allegan
Management Category
Mixed Great Lakes tributary
Regulation Scope
Kalamazoo River at New Richmond
Regulation Summary
Kalamazoo at New Richmond: MDNR lower Kalamazoo River rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass, walleye, chinook-salmon, channel-catfish
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