Manistique River (Michigan), Manistique (04056500)

StateMichiganLatestPoor (862 cfs)
RiverManistique RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-07-26 23:45 (1 hour ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)3996
Discharge862 cfs (median: 694 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)2873
Height3.51 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)2067
TrendFalling (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)1133
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)589

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Trips for Manistique River (Michigan), Manistique (04056500)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2024-07-25 Ten Curves Canoe Northland Outfitters Total trip distance: 6.0 miles6.0 Good 978 3.65 None NoneNone Fillmore, Allie
Fillmore, Brent
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Jenny
Fillmore, Lizzy
Fillmore, Skylar
Fillmore, Tina
Fillmore, Tristan
Fillmore, Vivien
Fillmore, Allie; Fillmore, Brent; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Jenny; Fillmore, Lizzy; Fillmore, Skylar; Fillmore, Tina; Fillmore, Tristan; Fillmore, Vivien
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Manistique (04056500)
Discharge: 978
Height: 3.65
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Manistique (04056500)<br />Discharge: 978<br />Height: 3.65
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Manistique River (Michigan), Manistique (04056500)

Miles6
Trips1
People9
Dates1
Years1
Months1
Rows1
Sources1

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-07-26 23:45 3.51 862 2670 (2013) 316 (1955) 776 398 433 515 565 694 877 931 1200 1520
2026-07-26 22:45 3.52 865 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 21:45 3.53 869 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 20:45 3.52 865 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 19:45 3.53 869 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 18:45 3.54 873 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 17:45 3.54 873 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 16:45 3.54 873 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 15:45 3.56 881 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 14:45 3.56 881 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 13:45 3.57 884 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 12:45 3.58 888 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 11:45 3.58 888 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 10:45 3.59 892 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 09:45 3.60 896 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 08:45 3.61 900 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 07:45 3.62 904 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 06:45 3.63 907 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 05:45 3.63 907 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 04:45 3.64 911 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 03:45 3.65 915 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 02:45 3.66 919 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 01:45 3.66 919 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-26 00:45 3.67 923 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440
2026-07-25 23:45 3.68 927 1920 (2020) 308 (1955) 773 402 429 518 578 689 909 977 1310 1440

A total of 25 rows are displayed for years 1938 through 2024.