How to go fish the Au Sable River

The months we list for the Au Sable River are May, June, July, August, September. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — August

Trico#20-24
Trico Spinner, CDC Trico
Terrestrials#14-18
Foam Beetle, Fur Ant

Access

Burton's Landing (Holy Water)
44.667, -84.633parking
Wakeley Bridge
44.683, -84.517parking
Mio Dam
44.650, -84.133parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Michigan DNR for current regulations. Holy Water section is fly-fishing-only, catch-and-release. Various sections have different gear and harvest restrictions.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Au Sable River page →