Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
69
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. With much warmer weather arriving, look for good hatches. A mix of sun, clouds, and only a little rain this week with much warmer temps finally looking like summer has arrived. 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 60's which is pushing the emergences of sulfurs, little mahogonies, little yellow stoneflies, and even some brown drakes. Look for isonychia this week with hex at dusk. Streamer fishing is also very good. Tip of the week: The hot water temps require that you play fish quickly, and release fish quickly after making sure they are recovered.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 6/30/25
Hot temps this week. Levels are down and water temps are pushing the upper limits. Streamer fishing will be good as the week progresses. Sulfurs (invarias - #16) will continue but begin to wane as the smaller sulfurs arrive (dorotheas - #18). Look for them to emerge evenings and mix in with mahogonies (#16), yellow stones #14, and even some brown drakes and hex near the silt beds. Spinnerfalls will be good with evening air temps. Go to zip code 49684 for latest weather at your favorite weather site.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/30/25
Water temps are rising into the upper 60's's and perhaps 70's and fish are feeding. Dry fly fishing is still the preferred method early evenings until dark. Sulfur and yellow and brown stonefly activity will continue to develop as the week progresses. Watch for isonychia and hex at dusk with the much warmer air temps.
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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Real McCoy Muck Hex | N/A | #4 |
Stimulator | yellow | #14-16 |
CDC Sulphur Emerger | N/A | #16 |
Adams | N/A | #12-14 |
Robert's Yellow Drake | N/A | #10-14 |
Betsie Special | N/A | #10 |
Blue Wing Olive Parachute | N/A | #18 |
Pale Morning Dun Thorax | N/A | #16-18 |
Lord's Hex Spinner | yellow | #4-6 |
Borcher's | N/A | #10-12 |
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