Michigan
Muskegon River near Croton
Location Snapshot
Muskegon River near Croton is a western Michigan mainstem below Croton Dam with strong Lake Michigan connectivity. Brown trout, rainbow trout, chinook salmon, and smallmouth bass are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Unavailable
Not enough local guidance to rate conditions.
Low confidence
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- Not available
- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
- Not available
Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04121970 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
53°F
Feels like
49°F
Wind
3 mph SE
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
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 10 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 10 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 6 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 41°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Fog
High 69°F / Low 42°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 4 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 47°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
Brown and rainbow trout are in the mixed fishery on the Muskegon River near Croton, a Great Lakes tailwater.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Muskegon 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
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
- Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Newaygo, 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
Newaygo
Management Category
Great Lakes tributary tailwater
Regulation Scope
Muskegon River near Croton.
Regulation Summary
Muskegon near Croton: MDNR Muskegon River trout and Great Lakes tributary rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon, smallmouth-bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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