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Michigan · Unknown Co.

West Branch Whitefish River

★ Wild & Scenic
· 21 mi · Class
Optimal: 50–160 CFS · USGS #04102700
107 avg
65.8CFS
3.25 ft gauge height
Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 107 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #04102700
National Wild & Scenic River · Designated Water Trail · U.S. Forest Service

About

Wild & Scenic designation protects 21 miles of the West Branch Whitefish River, which averages 107 CFS through U.S. Forest Service land. Optimal flows run 50–160 CFS on USGS gauge 04102700. The river divides into two main sections: County Road 444 down to West Branch FR 2236, and the lower stretch from West Branch FR 2236 to Rapid River Boat Launch. A designated water trail provides coordinated access through the Forest Service corridor.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:18 AM
Moonrise
1:24 PM
Moonset
5:12 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:18 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

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