Fly fishing · Michigan
Michigan trout rivers — hatch charts + live conditions
12-month hatch grids, live USGS readings, top-3 fly picks for each river.
· Grayling / Mio · Blue Ribbon
Au Sable River
brown trout · rainbow trout · brook trout
Michigan's most famous trout river — spring-fed, clear water through northern Michigan pines. The Hex hatch in June (green drake equivalent) draws anglers from across the country for night fishing. Strong Hendrickson and sulphur hatches in May.
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· Baldwin / Walhalla · Blue Ribbon
Pere Marquette River
brown trout · rainbow trout · steelhead
Blue Ribbon wild trout and steelhead river through northern Michigan. Spring steelhead and fall chinook salmon runs. Spring-fed, consistent temperatures. Strong mayfly and caddis hatches. Catch-and-release on the fly-fishing-only section.
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About these charts
Each river page shows a 12-row × N-column hatch grid (month × active patterns), live water temp and flow from USGS streamgages, the top 3 fly picks for the current month, and FAQ-style answers to the questions we get asked most.
Hatch timing is hand-curated from regional fly shop calendars and angler logs. Always confirm current regulations with your state authority. If something's off, tell us.