Fishing Season: All year

Au Sable River - MI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

36

Gates Ausable Lodge's Tip of the Week

Be patient, the fish are pretty full from recent high water, but they'll begin feeding much more with this next warm up.

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Map of Au Sable River

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

5-Day Outlook as of 4/7/25

Not too bad at all

Techniques & Tips as of 4/7/25

Streamers and nymphs...but bring the BWO box

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