Miners River: Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Monday, July 27, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
N/A
gauge unavailable
Water Temp
N/A
unavailable
Gauge Height
1.33 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
Fair
as of 10:03 AM UTC
About This River

Miners River, Pictured Rocks, Upper Peninsula

Flows through Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. One of the most scenic trout streams in Michigan. Remote brook trout fishing with dramatic Lake Superior views nearby.

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

Active Hatches: July 2026

What's Hatching Now

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

HatchLatinTop PatternsTime of Day
Sulphur Ephemerella dorothea / invaria Sulphur Comparadun #14, Sulphur Parachute #14 evening
Light Cahill Stenacron interpunctatum Light Cahill #14, Cream Comparadun #14 evening
Hexagenia (Hex) Hexagenia limbata Hex Wiggle Nymph #4, Extended Body Hex Dun #4 night
Trico Tricorythodes spp. CDC Trico Spinner #20, Trico Dun #20 morning
Terrestrials Beetles, ants, hoppers, crickets Foam Beetle #12, Chernobyl Ant #10 afternoon
Access & Regulations
Public Access
Pictured Rocks NL: Miners Beach Road
Regulations
National Lakeshore rules apply. Check NPS and DNR.
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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