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Fly Fishing in Grayling MI

Fly Fishing in Grayling MI, Gates AuSable Lodge

World Famous Trout Streams

  • The Manistee and AuSable Rivers are among the premier trout streams in the nation.
  • Over one hundred miles of cool, crystal clear streams to explore.
  • Numerous road access points and public fishing sites for the convenience of the angler.
  • Some areas are easy wading, while others are more effectively navigated from a canoe or traditional “AuSable Riverboat”

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AuSable Riverboat Fishing

Local information for Fly fishing in Grayling MI

  • Local landmark shops sell fishing licenses, trout flies (including favorite local patterns), fly-fishing equipment and live bait.
  • The majority of the waters are open to any type of fishing including flies, hardware, and bait.
  • Local specialty outdoor shops advise on current hot spots, fly hatches and directions.
  • Detailed fishing and river books available at local outdoor shops.

Types of Fishing

  • Broad rivers offer easy fishing from a canoe or traditional “AuSable Riverboat”.
  • Local guide services available for wading or with a riverboat.
  • Fly fishermen will find numerous Bass and Pike lakes including trophy “catch & release” Wakeley Lake as well as Trout lakes.

Special River Sections

  • Fishing regulations vary between sections on the river with some areas designated for “flies only” or “catch and release”.
  • Four “flies only” sections include:
    • Mainstream – Burton’s Landing to Wakeley Bridge
    • South Branch – Chase Bridge to the mouth
    • North Branch -Sheep Ranch to the mouth
    • Manistee- M-72 W to CCC Bridge.
  • The AuSable’s “catch and release” sections are:
    • Mainstream – Burton’s Landing to Wakeley Bridge
    • South Branch – Chase Bridge to the lower high banks.

These special river sections are subject to change; please verify regulations when purchasing fishing licenses.

Fly Hatches

Common NameHook SizeHatch TimeHatch Date
Stonefly
Early Brown Stone10-12Afternoon2/7-5/21
Medium Brown Stonefly10-12Morning & Night5/1-8/21
Golden Stonefly8-4XLMorning & Night5/21-6/21
Little Yellow Stonefly14-18Evening6/1-9/21
Golden Stone 8-4XLNight6/15-8/1
Caddis
Little Black Caddis16-18Mid-Day5/1-6/21
American Grammon14-16Mid-Day5/7-6/21
Green Sedge14-16Afternoon5/1-7/15
Cinnamon Sedge14-16Evening & Night5/1-9/21
Little Green Sedge16Afternoon to evening5/7-9/21
White Miller14Afternoon & evening5/21-10/21
Mayfly


Blue-Wing Olive16-18Noon to evening4/1-9/7
Slate-Wing Mahogony16-18Mid-Day4/15-6/7
Hendrickson12-14Afternoon4/20-5/15
Light Hendrickson16Afternoon5/15-6/21
March Brown12-2XLSporadic & Evening5/1-7/1
Sulphur16-18Evenings5/20-7/7
Large Mahogony Dun10-2XLAfternoon & evening5/21-10/1
Gray Drake10-12Sporadic5/21-7-7
Gray Drake8Sporadic5/21-7/1
Brown Drake8-10Dusk5/21-7/15
Giant Michigan Mayfly8-4XL Dusk & Dark5/21-8/1
Tiny Blue-Wing Olive22Sporadic & Evening6/15-11/1
Gray Drake10-2XLSporadic6/15-8/7
Light Cahill12-14Sporadic & Evening5/15-9/7
Slate-Wing Olive16-18Morning6/21-8/15
White Mayfly10-12Evening8/1-10/7

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a variety of guides available with general law and license information. These guides are also available when fishing licenses are purchased.

Contact: Roscommon DNR
8717 N. Roscommon Rd. Roscommon, MI 48653

Telephone number: (989) 275-5151
Internet: www.dnr.state.mi.us
Weekly fishing reports: (517) 373-0908

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Gates AuSable Lodge
Gates AuSable Lodge
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Fish by artist Kim Diment
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

October 6 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

If you think Wellington Farm Park's corn maze is challenging during the day, try navigating it during the night with only the help of a full moon and maybe a […]

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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

GPA Arts & Crafts Show

October 7 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

GPA Arts & Crafts Show

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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

October 7 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

If you think Wellington Farm Park's corn maze is challenging during the day, try navigating it during the night with only the help of a full moon and maybe a […]

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

October 14 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

This is probably one of the most attended events of the year at Wellington Farm Park.  It represents everything fall.  Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins flying through the air catapulted […]

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

October 15 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

This is probably one of the most attended events of the year at Wellington Farm Park.  It represents everything fall.  Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins flying through the air catapulted […]

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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Skyler Day/Zie in concert

October 17 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Skyler Day/Zie in concert

Ausable Artisan Village Presents: Singer, Songwriter, Actress Skyler Day Date: 10/17/2023 Time: 6:00pm Location: Ausable Artisan Village 219 Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI. Skyler Day is a singer, songwriter, and producer […]

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

October 21 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

This is probably one of the most attended events of the year at Wellington Farm Park.  It represents everything fall.  Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins flying through the air catapulted […]

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

October 22 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

This is probably one of the most attended events of the year at Wellington Farm Park.  It represents everything fall.  Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins flying through the air catapulted […]

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Civil War Re-enactment

October 27 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Civil War Re-enactment

Not only can you enjoy seeing Civil War soldiers re-enact battles, you can visit their camp and see what life was like for the Civil War soldiers on the front […]

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Civil War Re-enactment

October 28 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Civil War Re-enactment

Not only can you enjoy seeing Civil War soldiers re-enact battles, you can visit their camp and see what life was like for the Civil War soldiers on the front […]

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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Civil War Re-enactment

October 29 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Civil War Re-enactment

Not only can you enjoy seeing Civil War soldiers re-enact battles, you can visit their camp and see what life was like for the Civil War soldiers on the front […]

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October 6 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

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October 7 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

GPA Arts & Crafts Show

October 7 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

October 14
October 14 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

October 15
October 15 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

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October 6
October 6 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

October 7
October 7 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

GPA Arts & Crafts Show

October 7 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

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October 14
October 14 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

October 15
October 15 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

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October 17
October 17 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Skyler Day/Zie in concert

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October 21
October 21 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

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October 22 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Pumpkin Chunkin’

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October 27 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Civil War Re-enactment

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October 28 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Civil War Re-enactment

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October 29 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Civil War Re-enactment

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