Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
58
Streamside Michigan's Tip of the Week
THE BOARDMAN RIVER IS NOW FULLY OPEN. https://www.mdnr-elicense.com 2025 All Species fishing license is required now. A mix of sun, clouds, and only a little rain this week with much warmer temps rising only into the 70's. Levels have dropped to near normal levels and water is now clear. Water temps have also risen with sunshine and warm temps into the upper 50's which is pushing the emergences of Hendricksons and black caddis. Streamer fishing is also very good. Hendrickson activity is good in the warmer gravel sections around Brown Bridge Rd. and below with spinner falls evenings.
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/27/25
Warmer temps with a little wet weather mid-week. Levels are down and water temps look good. Streamer fishing will be good as the week progresses. Hendricksons will emerge midday as water temps rise into the mid-50's and spinners will arrive early evening. Spinnerfalls will be good with evening air temps. Be ready to see some spinners in the late afternoon when air temps are best with some black caddis. Go to zip code 49684 for latest weather at your favorite weather site.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/27/25
Water temps are rising into the mid to upper 50's's and fish are feeding. Dry fly fishing is still the preferred method midday and early evenings. Nymphing and Euro techniques will still be a good choice as well. Streamer fish to start the day and be ready to change over to a floating line, 5x, and a Hendrickson emerger mid-afternoon if Hendricksons begin to emerge and some rising fish show up. Hendrickson activity will continue to develop as the week progresses. Spinnerfalls will arrive when winds calm down and air temps peak around 6pm.
Local Species Available Boardman River is now fully open.
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Brook trout
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brown trout
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— brown & rainbow trout
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king & coho salmon
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smallmouth below Union St dam
Streamside Michigan's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Dark Hendrickson | N/A | #12-14 |
Lightning Bug | pearl, silver | #14-16 |
Gold Bead Hare's Ear Nymph | N/A | #12-14 |
Elk Wing Caddis | black | #16-18 |
Zebra nymph | black | #18 |
Mini D&D | olive, white, black | #6 |
Blue Wing Olive Parachute | N/A | #18 |
Bead Head Zug Bug | N/A | #14-16 |
Lord's Extended Body Hendrickson | N/A | #12-14 |
Gartside Soft-hackle Streamer | yellow, black, white | #4-6 |
Streamside Michigan's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line