Michigan
White River near Whitehall
Location Snapshot
White River near Whitehall is a western Michigan river approaching Lake Michigan through the White Lake system. Rainbow trout, brown trout, and chinook salmon are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Fair · 59
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 333 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.53 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04122200 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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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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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Fog
Temperature
41°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
2 mph E
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Fog
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 10 AM
Fog
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Fog
High 63°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 37°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
The White River near Whitehall flows into White Lake and then into Lake Michigan.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at White 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
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
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
Muskegon, 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
Muskegon
Management Category
Great Lakes tributary salmonid river
Regulation Scope
White River near Whitehall.
Regulation Summary
White near Whitehall: MDNR White River trout and salmon rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout, chinook-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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