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Rifle River Recreation Area
State park · Lupton, Michigan
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 52°F (11°C)
- Streamflow 1,120 ft³/s
- Gage height 8.34 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge AU SABLE RIVER NEAR CURTISVILLE, MI (14.6 mi away), as of Oct 29, 5:15 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 04137005, as of Oct 29, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 1,120 ft³/s over 30 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 52°F at Rifle River Recreation Area now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Wilderness spot for nature-viewing walks, plus options for fishing, mountain-biking & more.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Yellow Perch, Yellow Bass, Brown Trout and 5 more species.
8 fish species in 17 public records within 2 km of Rifle River Recreation Area since 2000.
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens4 records · 2000
- Yellow Bass Morone mississippiensis3 records · 2000
- 3 records · 2000
- Rock Bass Ambloplites rupestris2 records · 2000
- White Sucker Catostomus commersonii2 records · 2000
- Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus1 record · 2000
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus1 record · 2000
- 1 record · 2000
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Au Gres-Rifle watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rifle River Recreation Area?
- Rifle River Recreation Area is a state park in Lupton, Michigan.
- What is the water temperature at Rifle River Recreation Area?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Rifle River Recreation Area in Lupton, Michigan is 52°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 04137005, 14.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Rifle River Recreation Area?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Rifle River Recreation Area rated?
- Rifle River Recreation Area in Lupton, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 589 reviews.
- What amenities does Rifle River Recreation Area have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Rifle River Recreation Area include camping-nearby.
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- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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