Trip brief · Two-Hearted River
How to go fish the Two-Hearted River
The months we list for the Two-Hearted River are May, June, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for October.
October
No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.
Flies to tie — October
We hold no hatch chart for October on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.
Access
Rivermouth Campground
46.549, -85.598parking
High Bridge
46.492, -85.742parking
Headquarters Campground
46.509, -85.731parking
Reed and Green Bridge
46.480, -85.770parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Michigan fishing license required. Season opens last Saturday of April through September 30 for trout. Steelhead and salmon special seasons apply — consult Michigan DNR. Two-Hearted River is Category 4 Special Regulations in several sections: flies and artificial lures only, size and bag limits vary by section. Rivermouth area has separate regulations for migratory species.
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 Two-Hearted River page →