Black River (Schoolcraft County): Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Monday, April 27, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
118 cfs
low
Water Temp
N/A
unavailable
Gauge Height
4.11 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
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as of 11:40 PM UTC
About This River

Black River (Schoolcraft County), Eastern Upper Peninsula

Eastern UP brook trout stream in Schoolcraft County. Cold, tannin-stained waters produce wild native brookies. Remote and lightly fished: classic UP experience.

Species present: Brook trout. Stream type: UP headwater.

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 Black River (Schoolcraft County).

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
Garnet area, Hiawatha National Forest roads
Regulations
General trout regulations.
Target Species
Brook trout
Stream Type
UP Headwater
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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