Michigan
Sturgeon River at Wolverine
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
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
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- 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
- 219 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.88 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04127997 · 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
61°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
5 mph NE
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
0.09 in
Last 48 hours
0.09 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Fog
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Fog
High 76°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 80°F / Low 60°F
Chance 52%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 38 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
Sturgeon River at Wolverine, Michigan. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS reports live 00060 and 00065 without water temperature. Existing Estimated seed requalified to Monitoring-Backed.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon at Wolverine is the Pigeon River Country Sturgeon trout fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04127997 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. This existing public identity is requalified from Estimated to Monitoring-Backed. Distinct from the Upper Peninsula Sturgeon near Sidnaw 04040500. This Cheboygan County Sturgeon drains toward Burt Lake / Lake Huron inland chain. 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 Wolverine Sturgeon brook trout. USGS 04127997. Not Sidnaw 04040500.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Wolverine Sturgeon brown trout.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR Wolverine Sturgeon rainbow trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Sturgeon River at Wolverine, Cheboygan County, in Pigeon River Country, distinct from the UP Sturgeon near Sidnaw.
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 Pigeon River Country / Wolverine Sturgeon access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04127997. This pin is not Sidnaw 04040500.
Stocking information
MDNR manages Wolverine Sturgeon trout. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
MDNR Sturgeon River / Pigeon River Country trout rules change. Distinct from UP Sturgeon 04040500. 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
Cheboygan, 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
Cheboygan
Management Category
Inland chain Great Lakes tributary trout river
Regulation Scope
Sturgeon River at Wolverine
Regulation Summary
Sturgeon at Wolverine: MDNR inland trout stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brook-trout, brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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