Michigan
Manistee River near Sherman
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04124000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
69°F
Feels like
71°F
Wind
8 mph E
Wind gust
17 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.01 in
Last 24 hours
0.02 in
Last 48 hours
0.11 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Rain
Temp 65°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.28 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 AM
Drizzle
Temp 63°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.04 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 77°F / Low 63°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.61 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 84°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 87°F / Low 61°F
Chance 32%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 37 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.
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Fishing Overview
Manistee River near Sherman, Michigan. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065). Existing Estimated seed requalified to Monitoring-Backed.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Manistee 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 Manistee near Sherman is the upper Manistee trout fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04124000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). This existing public identity is requalified from Estimated to Monitoring-Backed. Distinct from Wellston 04125550. Hydro dams downstream block Lake Michigan steelhead from this inland trout water. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Manistee Sherman brown trout. USGS 04124000. Distinct from Wellston 04125550.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR upper Manistee brook trout.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR upper Manistee rainbow trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Upper Manistee River near Sherman, Wexford County, upstream of Hodenpyl and Tippy dams.
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 upper Manistee / Sherman access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04124000. This pin is not Wellston 04125550.
Stocking information
MDNR manages upper Manistee trout. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
MDNR upper Manistee 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 Wellston 04125550. 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
Wexford, 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
Wexford
Management Category
Upper Manistee inland trout river
Regulation Scope
Manistee River near Sherman
Regulation Summary
Manistee near Sherman: MDNR inland trout stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brown-trout, brook-trout, rainbow-trout
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