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Au Sable River, Michigan Fly Fishing Report & Conditions

Au Sable River, Michigan Fly Fishing Report & Conditions Map of Au Sable River, Michigan

Reported by Gates Ausable Lodge Fishing Report Last Updated:
11 / 16 / 09

Fishing Conditions

Just OK

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

Lots of fish on beds right now but there are some real nice trout in the pools. Sunny days have made the fish reclusive.




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