Rogue River
Kent Co. · 42 mi · Class Riffles
468CFS/ 5.31 ft
Above Optimal
→Stable
Optimal: 100–400 CFS · USGS #04118500
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
42 mi
Length
Class Riffles
Difficulty
100–400 cfs
Optimal
230 cfs
Avg Flow
210 cfs
Hist. Median
#04118500
USGS Gauge
None

A surprisingly wild river flowing through the suburban fringe north of Grand Rapids. The Rogue offers easy riffles and clear, spring-fed water through wooded corridors, making it one of the most accessible quality paddles in western Michigan. Good smallmouth bass and steelhead fishing add to the appeal.

Trip sections
Rockford to Childsdale — 12 mi, town section, easy access
Childsdale to Grand River confluence — 15 mi, rural corridor, best scenery
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Data Quality

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