Little Muskegon River
Mecosta / Newaygo Co. · 50 mi · Class Riffles
244CFS/ 3.90 ft
Optimal
→Stable
Optimal: 100–400 CFS · USGS #04121300
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
50 mi
Length
Class Riffles
Difficulty
100–400 cfs
Optimal
220 cfs
Avg Flow
198 cfs
Hist. Median
#04121300
USGS Gauge
None

Quiet tributary of the Muskegon River flowing through the Manistee National Forest, the Little Muskegon offers excellent trout fishing and a peaceful, uncrowded paddle far from the busier main stem.

Trip sections
Upper — Morley to Croton, narrow forest meanders
Lower — Croton to Muskegon River confluence, wider and gentler
Outfitters
Little Muskegon Paddle Co.
Canoe and kayak rentals in Mecosta County
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Data Quality

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