Michigan
White River near Whitehall
Current River Rating
Poor · 36
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
- 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
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 262 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.08 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04122200 · Direct monitoring location
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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
Overcast
Temperature
72°F
Feels like
76°F
Wind
6 mph E
Wind gust
13 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
0.34 in
Last 48 hours
0.34 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Drizzle
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 79°F / Low 67°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 58°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 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
White River near Whitehall, 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 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
Fishery overview
The White near Whitehall is the Muskegon County White River steelhead and trout fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04122200 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from Muskegon near Croton 04121970. Steelhead and salmon runs are MDNR fisheries, not condition ratings. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR White River Whitehall. USGS 04122200 air-derived thermal. Migratory steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID; they are described in overview and regulation caution only.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDNR White River brown trout.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal MDNR Chinook. MDNR weir, fish-ladder, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
White River near Whitehall, Muskegon County, a Lake Michigan tributary distinct from the Muskegon Croton tailwater.
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 White River / Whitehall access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04122200.
Stocking information
MDNR stocks White River trout, steelhead, and salmon. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
MDNR White River 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. Distinct from Muskegon 04121970. 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
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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