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St. Clair River Fishing Conditions

Updated 1 day ago · 1 attached data sensor

56/100Fair
SHOULD YOU FISH TODAY?

Today and tomorrow look broadly similar

Today is 56/100 and tomorrow is 63/100. The difference is too small to justify postponing solely because of the forecast. The tomorrow comparison changes forecast weather while carrying forward the latest measured water context, so recheck the gauge or tide before leaving.

Today56/100
Tomorrow63/100
Decision confidenceLimited
River flow211,000 cfs

Current streamflow is 211,000 cfs. Flow is rising by about 46% over 24 hours.

Wind10 mph

Wind should be relatively manageable for most fishing logistics.

What we still don't know
  • No authoritative species evidence is attached yet, so this page deliberately does not recommend specific fish species.
  • No qualified multi-year monthly flow baseline is available yet, so the current flow cannot be labeled high or low for the season.
Streamflow211,000 cfsUSGS
24h flow trend+46%vs ~24h ago
Gauge height578.65 ftUSGS
24h gauge change+0.47 ftvs ~24h ago
Air temp67°FNWS
Wind10 mphNNE
WHAT CHANGED

Current score drivers

  • Streamflow is up 46% versus roughly 24 hours ago.
  • Current wind is about 10 mph.
  • Current precipitation probability is 13%.
NEXT 24 HOURS

Best planning windows

Wed 8 pm93/100

light wind · low rain risk · near dawn/dusk

7 mph wind · 5% rain
Wed 10 pm78/100

light wind · low rain risk

5 mph wind · 6% rain
Thu 4 am78/100

light wind · low rain risk

2 mph wind · 19% rain

These rank weather/light/tide logistics only. They are not bite forecasts.

7-DAY PLANNING OUTLOOK

Weather-based trip planning

Wed67/10064–68°F · wind up to 10 mph
Thu63/10062–70°F · wind up to 8 mph
Fri67/10059–68°F · wind up to 10 mph
Sat51/10056–64°F · wind up to 10 mph
Sun51/10058–66°F · wind up to 13 mph
Mon63/10057–67°F · wind up to 10 mph
Tue63/10057–70°F · wind up to 10 mph

Future scores primarily reflect forecast weather while using today's water conditions as the baseline. Recheck before the trip because river flow, tides and water temperature can change.

SPECIES INTELLIGENCE

Confirmed fish targets

No authoritative species occurrence evidence is attached to this water yet, so the site deliberately does not recommend trout, bass or any other target merely because the temperature looks compatible.

Species recommendations require stored authoritative/editor-confirmed occurrence evidence. Broad temperature compatibility is not enough.

GEAR FOR THESE CONDITIONS

Useful starting points

Wading staff

Flow has changed materially; conservative footing and access checks matter more.

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PROVENANCE

Where this page gets its facts

  • USGS: St. Clair River At Port Huron, Mi (sensor ID 04159130)

Water data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Weather forecasts/alerts: National Weather Service (NWS). Coastal tide/observation data: NOAA CO-OPS where applicable. Derived scores are site calculations, not official agency products.

ACCESS + REGULATIONS

Verify before you fish

Fishing license

Licensing and exemptions vary.

USFWS license finder →
Michigan rules

Seasons, limits and special reaches can change.

Verify official rules →
Access

A sensor coordinate is not proof of legal public access.

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KEEP EXPLORING

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TRANSPARENCY

What this score means

This is a planning score based on measurable conditions. It is not a bite forecast and cannot guarantee catches. Missing facts are left unavailable rather than invented.

Read the methodology →