Michigan · Unknown Co.

Indian River

Wild & Scenic
· 26 mi · Class
Optimal: 400–1150 CFS · USGS #04176500
778 avg
4,390CFS
6.84 ft gauge height
Flood
Falling slowly (-10 cfs/hr)(-60 in 3h)
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 778 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #04176500
National Wild & Scenic River · Designated Water Trail · Municipal

The Indian River, located on the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, provides beautiful and varied northwoods scenery. The river flows through a variety of settings, ranging from a series of connected lakes in the upper sections, to a meandering channel in an incised valley through the middle section, to a braided channel and an area of extensive wetland before flowing into Indian Lake. Trout fishing is good, and there is spawning habitat for lake sturgeon and habitat for eagles and ospreys. The river offers excellent canoeing and kayaking for all skill levels throug

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