Water flow: stable...normal
Visibility: 60 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 45 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: noon til dinner
Best stretch: Flies-only stretches are open all year...
Best access point:
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
None "Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
| Fly Name: |
Fly Color: |
Fly Size(s): |
| Buggers |
Olive and black |
2-8 |
| Gartside soft hackle |
|
2-6 |
| Woolheads |
|
2-8 |
| beadheads |
|
16-18 |
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby: Gates Ausable Lodge Full-service fly-shop, guides, dining room and lodging
Fish species: Trout Fishing season: All year Nearest airport: Traverse City Recommended fly fishing leader: 7 ½ Foot Leader Recommended fly fishing tippet: 2X Tippet Size Best fly fishing rod:
9' 6 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line:
Trout WF Best sinking fly line: Density Compensated Full Sink |