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White River (Oceana)

Lake Michigan tributary · Gauge: White River near Whitehall, MI

Current Conditions
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Water Temp
613
Flow (cfs) · falling
2.82ft
Gage Height

Reading: 6/17/2026, 3:15:00 AM

Run status

Chinook Salmon
Confidence: 28%
NOT YET
Why this status?

Phase: before. Water n/a°F (ideal 52-62), flow 613 cfs (ideal 150-500). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/0.77/0.17 → total 0.28.

Steelhead
Confidence: 31%
DONE
Why this status?

Phase: after. Water n/a°F (ideal 38-50), flow 613 cfs (ideal 130-600). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/0.98/0.17 → total 0.31.

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Typical run windows

Chinook Salmon 09-01 → peak 09-25 → 10-25
Ideal: 52-62°F · 150-500 cfs

Smaller Lake MI tributary, less pressure than PM/Manistee.

Steelhead 10-15 → peak 11-30 → 04-30
Ideal: 38-50°F · 130-600 cfs

Year-round steelhead with right flows.

Status is computed from real-time USGS gauge data, historical run windows, DNR reports, and crowdsourced angler reports. Always confirm conditions with the latest DNR rules before fishing.