my river, the grand, it's low for late may, i had my irrigation pump put in the river, had to put it on the end of a 10' boom to reach deep enough water, that doesn't happen until late summer, if at all, i can only wonder what it will look like in august, maybe i'll look on the bright side, the fish should b stacked up in the deeper water
I like it when the USGS Grand Rapids gage is right around 4'. As of right now, 17:47 5/20/21, it's at 2.0.
Let's just hope we don't get blown out by the next rain event. Can you imagine the debris that would come down if we got a real gulley washer?
i sure hope it doesn't get that bad, bill, walking is a bit harder lately, the only thing i injoy walking too is the dinner table, or the boat n maybe a big buck, if i ever pull the trigger
I haven't been on the Grand yet this year, but all the little creeks and streams I fish in Kent are down. Some worse than others. Hasn't affected the fishing yet, just easier wading, but I am fearful of what July and August could do to the water temps. We need some consistent rain.
Fishing this year for trout = nothing short of outstanding, in both sw and se mi...ive got 52 browns since the week before trout opener several brooks and bows too....imo fishing has been fast due to low water...i see every nook and cranny and cast the spinner like a surgeon and bam....
Next two years are gonna be slower tho, in the marginal streams, unless we get change quick...definitely some trout will die over the summer...in fact im largely done targetting them, had planned to swing by a SE MI stream after work today, but it was 91 degrees and water was like 30 cfs so i elected not to...these grand tributaries are less marginal but i think if the weather and water stays the same prolly this weekend and next should be the last fished as well, until it cools down and we get rain. My opinion anyway. I could be wrong. Im new to this watershed only fished her 6 mos so far
Grand still low after the rain yesterday, but fish were hitting better for me. Dozen rock bass, half a dozen smallies, and one pissed off 24” catfish that hit a black maribou road runner. Nice day to be on the river. Also saw two deer and a water snake.
after last nights rain, the river came up about 2 inches, but the river stayed clear, the ground must of sucked up all the rain/water, a little more rain would be fine
gee bill, that don't sound good, the river is low, seen a couple boaters with there motor up, drifting down stream (bottom hitters) doesn't look good, on a bright side, this is my best year for gills, n the eye fishing has started picking up, i sure hope there's enough water, so the steel n salmon can make it up to me, i guess i'll have to start my rain dance,,, even tho i live in a flood zone
I hit my usual haunts Friday and Sunday mornings. Lots of spawning rock bass and four small SMB, but the quantity and quality of smallies is down this year. River still low and those wonderful cottonwood trees still fowling my line and making me sneeze.
On a more positive note, the homemade chatterbaits are producing hits. I’d rather lose 25 cents than $5 in the river.
highly doubt we get much salmon, and probably only very brief period.... and probably virtually no steelhead this fall if past spring's low water taught us anything.
Went without a bite or fish seen in 90 percent of steelhead trips....i started in nov 2020, first week, on the grand and its tribs...cant get much slower than that fishing...everyone everywhere always blanked i talked to in person as well...More of the same I suppose.
well i went for my friday fish meal, i made 14 gills the guest of honor, the river was as low as i have ever seen it, since i've lived here, i hope my rain dancing pays off tonight
I wont be able to go as much this year but still plan a trip per month sept to beg may (Coho, steel, browns.)...really enjoy ionia, lowell, lyons, and portland...looking forward to sharing notes.
Just got back from checking out a local stream. Figured the cooler weather past few days and rain today would make it safe to fish. Maybe 18" visibility and level was still plenty low, but I didn't find any temps above 62. Threw the mouse a couple dozen times with no luck, Joe's Flies in brown trout proved to be the winner. Landed 5 fish in my short trip, this guy was the biggest at 13", all fish were spunky and swam off fine. We need more rain.
Up and up she goes. This is the downtown Grand Rapids (above 6th St dam) gage. Anyone want to start a contest to guess where she peaks? I'll guess 11'.
Well, my guess has been surpassed, it's almost to 12'. 12.5 and 13 are both still potential winners.
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