Michigan
Rogue River near Rockford
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04118500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
70°F
Feels like
74°F
Wind
6 mph E
Wind gust
15 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
0.79 in
Last 48 hours
0.79 in
Moderate rainfall may cause rising or changing flows.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 68°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 65°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 88°F / Low 56°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 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
Rogue River near Rockford, 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 Rogue 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 Rogue near Rockford is the Kent County Rogue River trout and steelhead fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04118500 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from Maple River at Maple Rapids 04115000 and from Grand near Eastmanville 04119400. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Rogue River Rockford brown trout. USGS 04118500. Not Maple 04115000.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Rogue rainbow trout / steelhead. Migratory steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID; they are described in overview and regulation caution only.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Rogue smallmouth in warmer water.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Rogue River near Rockford, Kent County, a Grand River / Lake Michigan tributary, not Maple River 04115000.
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 Rogue River / Rockford access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04118500. Urban and private frontage occurs; use posted public access.
Stocking information
MDNR manages Rogue trout and steelhead. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
MDNR Rogue River trout 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. Not Maple River 04115000. 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
Kent, 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
Kent
Management Category
Great Lakes tributary trout river
Regulation Scope
Rogue River near Rockford
Regulation Summary
Rogue near Rockford: MDNR Rogue River trout rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout, smallmouth-bass
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