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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 568 ftΒ³/s over 88 years).

river in Schoolcraft County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4985281

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 04056500, as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 568 ftΒ³/s over 88 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
573 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.69 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 568 ftΒ³/s over 88 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MANISTIQUE RIVER NEAR MANISTIQUE, MI (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 63Β° L: 55Β°
Sunny
Sunny
60Β°
|
Feels like 53Β°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
67%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
2
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
61Β°
3 AM
Clear
57Β°
6 AM
Clear
55Β°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
59Β°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
62Β°
3 PM
Cloudy
61Β°
6 PM
Sunny
62Β°
9 PM
Clear
58Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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