Fishing Season: Seasonal Spring and Fall are Prime

Betsie River - MI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

47

Hawkins Outfitters's Tip of the Week

The name of the game is going to be steelhead for the remainder of the Fall and Winter.

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Map of Betsie River

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Hawkins Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 12/1/25

This week's snow will shake things up for a few days but it should all settle out by midweek.

Techniques & Tips as of 12/1/25

Chuck and duck and floats.

Local Species Available Seasonal Spring and Fall are Prime

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    steelhead

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    king salmon

Hawkins Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Black leeches with bright flash bright orange head 4-6

Black leeches with bright flash

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Hawkins Outfitters's Recommended Gear

Description: About Betsie River

The Bestie River flows from Green Lake to Frankfort and offers anglers some of the finest salmon and steelhead fishing in the northern michigan. While trout fishing is not it's strong suit, the migratory seaons of late Aug through early May are prime for steelhead, lake-run browns, coho, and chinook.

Nearest Airport:

Traverse City, MI

Best Time to Fish:

Afternoon