Manistique River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Manistique River is flowing at 484 cfs near Manistique, MI — 66% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Manistique River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Manistique, the Manistique River is running 484 cfs — 66% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 66% of normal).
How the Manistique River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Manistique617 ft 484 cfs66%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Manistique River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (66%).
Manistique River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Manistique River Near Manistique MI
Oct 10, 2:45 AM · USGS 04056500 |
484 cfs | 66% | -1% | 2.35 ft | 617 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Manistique River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Manistique River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Manistique River
The Manistique River is a 70-mile-long river located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The river has a rich history dating back to the early 1800s when it was used for transportation and logging. Today, it is primarily used for recreational purposes such as fishing, kayaking, and camping.
The hydrology of the Manistique River is heavily influenced by the presence of two large reservoirs, the Manistique River Basin and the Indian River Basin. These reservoirs were created by the construction of two dams, the Manistique Dam and the Indian River Dam, respectively. The dams provide hydroelectric power and flood control, but have also had negative impacts on the river's ecosystem.
Despite these impacts, the Manistique River remains an important resource for both recreational and agricultural purposes. The river supports a variety of fish species, including trout, salmon, and steelhead, and provides irrigation water for nearby farms. Overall, the Manistique River is an important part of Michigan's natural and cultural heritage.
Fishing near the Manistique River
About the Manistique River
How is the Manistique River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Manistique River is flowing at 484 cfs near Manistique, MI, about 66% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Manistique River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Manistique River is at 66% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.