Michigan Fly Fishing Reports
Free daily fly fishing condition reports for 3 rivers in Michigan: Pere Marquette River, Au Sable River, Manistee River. Each report combines real-time USGS flow and water-temperature data, National Weather Service forecasts, and a daily fishability score — updated every morning so you know before you go.
Pere Marquette River
Baldwin, Lake County, Michigan
One of the first rivers designated as a National Wild and Scenic River, the Pere Marquette in Michigan is legendary for steelhead, king salmon, and native brook trout. Its cold, spring-fed flows and scenic forest setting make it the quintessential Great Lakes fly fishing experience.
Au Sable River
Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan
The Au Sable River is Michigan's most beloved fly fishing destination and one of the premier trout streams in the Midwest. The Holy Water catch-and-release section near Grayling is famous for its exceptional hex hatch — the largest mayfly in North America.
Manistee River
Wellston, Manistee County, Michigan
A premier Michigan steelhead and trout river, the Manistee flows through miles of public land offering excellent wade and float fishing opportunities. Its consistent spring steelhead runs and productive brown trout hatches make it a year-round destination.
Seasonal Hatch Calendar
Upper Midwest & Driftless — typical emergence by month. July highlighted.
| Hatch | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midges #18-24 | January | February | March | October | November | December | ||||||
| Blue-Winged Olive #18-24 | March | April | July | August | September | October | ||||||
| Gray Drake #8 | April | |||||||||||
| Hendrickson #12 | April | May | ||||||||||
| Brown Drake #10 | May | June | ||||||||||
| Light Cahill #12 | May | June | ||||||||||
| March Brown / Gray Fox #10 | May | |||||||||||
| Pale Morning Dun #18 | May | |||||||||||
| Sulphur #14-18 | May | June | ||||||||||
| Hexagenia (Hex) #6 | June | July | ||||||||||
| Mahogany Dun #8 | June | |||||||||||
| Little Yellow Quill #12 | July | |||||||||||
| Terrestrials (ants, beetles, hoppers) #8-18 | July | August | September | |||||||||
| Trico #22-24 | July | August | ||||||||||
| White Mayfly #12 | August | |||||||||||
| Streamers (brown pre-spawn) #4-8 | October | November |
A regional planning guide — timing shifts with elevation and weather. Match against today's water temperature before tying on.
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