AuSable River: Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Friday, June 12, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
1130 cfs
high
Water Temp
70.5°F
hot
Gauge Height
3.35 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
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as of 2:19 AM UTC
About This River

AuSable River, Northeast Lower Michigan

Holy Water stretch between Grayling and Mio. Premier wild trout fishery in the Midwest. Flies-only designated reaches, pristine spring-fed currents, legendary hatches. Home to Hex, Sulphur, and world-class rising brown trout.

Species present: Brown trout, Rainbow trout. Stream type: freestone.

Active Hatches: June 2026

What's Hatching Now

Based on current water temperature (70.5°F) and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the AuSable River.

HatchLatinTop PatternsTime of Day
Hexagenia (Hex) Hexagenia limbata Hex Wiggle Nymph #4, Extended Body Hex Dun #4 night
Terrestrials Beetles, ants, hoppers, crickets Foam Beetle #12, Chernobyl Ant #10 afternoon
Access & Regulations
Public Access
Grayling, Mio, Burton's Landing, Wakeley Bridge: extensive public access
Regulations
Special regulations on Holy Water (flies-only, C&R). Check DNR for designated water rules.
Target Species
Brown trout, Rainbow 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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