Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
58
Streamside Michigan's Tip of the Week
UPPER MANISTEE RIVER IS NOW FULLY OPEN. M72 TO CCC BRIDGE IS OPEN FLIES-ONLY. CHECK MICHIGAN DNR REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC GEAR RESTRICTIONS. 2025 All species flishing license is now required. https://www.mdnr-elicense.com Warmer temps in the 70's this week. Streamer fishing early mornings has been good. Low light seems to be the key. Hendrickson activity this week will continue middays and spinnerfalls will strengthen evenings. Streamer fish until you see any risers. Then switch to a floating line, 5x, and a Hendrickson emerger or BH hare's ear. If dry fly fishing, try a Hendrickson dun with a Queen of the Waters as a dropper and let it swing. Trout season is now open statewide. Check your Michigan DNR regs. DON'T FORGET YOUR 2025 ALL SPECIES FISHING LICENSE IS NEEDED NOW. Go to: https://www.mdnr-elicense.com
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/27/25
Air temps in the 70's will push the Hendricksons and black caddis activity this week. Streamer fishing will continue to be good mornings. Spinnerfalls of Hendricksons evenings. These are light sippers, so watch carefully. Go to zip code 49684 for latest weather at your favorite weather site.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/27/25
Streamer fishing will be the choice to start the day. Watch for Hendricksons mid-afternoons. Warm water temps is the key. Sunshine this week will push water temps into the upper 50's. When streamer fishing, change color every 20 minutes. Change over to dry fly fishing afternoons and evenings. Nymphing the riffles with BH hare's ears dropper and a Hendrickson extended body. Early evenings on the warmer days will gather Hendrickson spinners around 6pm when the winds recede.
Local Species Available Upper Manistee is fully open. Catch and Release M72-CCC
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Brown and brook trout
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 |
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph | N/A | #12-14 |
Lightning Bug | pearl, silver | #14-16 |
Elk Wing Caddis | black | #16-18 |
Zebra nymph | black | #18 |
Lord's Extended Body Hendrickson | N/A | #12-14 |
Blue Wing Olive Parachute | N/A | #18 |
Flashback Hares Ear Nymph | N/A | #12-14 |
Gartside Soft-Hackled Streamer | yellow, black, or white | #4-6 |
Mini D and D | tan, black, olive | #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