Au Train River: Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Monday, April 27, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
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About This River

Au Train River, Alger County, Upper Peninsula

Flows through the Hiawatha National Forest into Au Train Lake and Lake Superior. Brook trout throughout; steelhead in spring. Beautiful forest setting near Pictured Rocks.

Species present: Brook trout, Steelhead trout. Stream type: freestone.

Active Hatches: April 2026

What's Hatching Now

Based on current water temperature and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the Au Train River.

HatchLatinTop PatternsTime of Day
Midge Chironomidae Mercury Midge #20, Zebra Midge #20 midday
Little Black Stonefly Capniidae / Leuctridae Little Black Stonefly #14, Black Stonefly Nymph #14 afternoon
Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) Baetis spp. Parachute BWO #16, Sparkle Dun BWO #16 midday
Hendrickson Ephemerella subvaria Hendrickson Dry #12, Red Quill #12 afternoon
Early Brown Stonefly Rhyacophilidae Elk Hair Caddis (brown) #14, Hare's Ear Nymph #12 morning
Grannom Caddis Brachycentrus spp. Elk Hair Caddis #14, X-Caddis #14 afternoon
Access & Regulations
Public Access
Au Train, Hiawatha NF roads, M-28
Regulations
General trout. Lake Superior tributary: steelhead season dates apply.
Target Species
Brook trout, Steelhead trout
Stream Type
Freestone
About the Author
Chris Izworski is a Michigan angler and the founder of the Michigan Trout Report, which tracks live conditions for 110+ Michigan rivers. He publishes daily stream reports at Michigan Trout Daily.
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