Fishing Season: All year

Au Sable River - MI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

42

Gates Ausable Lodge's Tip of the Week

If you are wading, do so very carefully

Directions open in app

Map of Au Sable River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Gates Ausable Lodge Full-service fly-shop, guides, dining room and lodging

5-Day Outlook as of 3/18/25

Up and down, hit or miss

Techniques & Tips as of 3/18/25

Streamers and nymphs

Local Species Available All year

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    Trout

Gates Ausable Lodge's Recommended Gear

Description: About Au Sable River

The Au Sable is one of the stablest flowing rivers in the country. Largely fed by springs, it boasts consistent hatches and wild trout. It is a renowned dry-fly river, but is also known as the birthplace of many modern streamer techniques.

Nearest Airport:

Traverse City

Hatches:

Nymphs, larger streamers

Best Time to Fish:

afternoon

Best Stretch:

Mainstream Au Sable, upper manistee