Michigan
Platte River at Honor
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
- 163 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.42 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04126740 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
71°F
Feels like
76°F
Wind
6 mph E
Wind gust
14 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.15 in
Last 24 hours
0.17 in
Last 48 hours
0.27 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Drizzle
Temp 65°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Heavy rain
High 78°F / Low 65°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.59 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 87°F / Low 62°F
Chance 44%
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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Platte River at Honor, 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 Platte 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 Platte at Honor is the Benzie County Platte River fishing reach at the USGS / Honor corridor, including the famous weir salmon run. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04126740 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from Boardman and Betsie (no live IV). MDNR weir counts are fishery context, not condition ratings. Resident rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Platte River Honor. USGS 04126740 air-derived thermal. Migratory steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID; they are described in overview and regulation caution only.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal MDNR Platte Chinook / weir fishery. MDNR weir, fish-ladder, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal MDNR Platte coho. MDNR weir, fish-ladder, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Platte brown trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Clear Platte River at Honor, Benzie County, a Lake Michigan tributary in Sleeping Bear country.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by MDNR Platte River / Honor access and Sleeping Bear Dunes corridors. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04126740. Weir and hatchery zones have special rules.
Stocking information
MDNR Platte River State Fish Hatchery and weir operations manage salmon. Confirm current official notices. MDNR weir, fish-ladder, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Official sources
MDNR Platte River weir, hatchery, and Great Lakes tributary rules 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. Confirm current MDNR regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral anadromous streamer family. Not a salmonfly Hatch calendar.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for fly-presented salmon/steelhead water.
- Soft hackleGeneral swing-style family. Not an insect emergence claim.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Benzie, 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
Benzie
Management Category
Great Lakes tributary salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Platte River at Honor
Regulation Summary
Platte at Honor: MDNR Platte River trout and salmon rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon, coho-salmon, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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