Presque Isle River: Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Friday, June 12, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
167 cfs
normal
Water Temp
69.4°F
hot
Gauge Height
5.71 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
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as of 2:28 AM UTC
About This River

Presque Isle River, Western Upper Peninsula

Tumbles through dramatic gorges and waterfalls before emptying into Lake Superior. Excellent brook trout in the upper reaches. Part of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness.

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

Active Hatches: June 2026

What's Hatching Now

Based on current water temperature (69.4°F) and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the Presque Isle 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
Porcupine Mountains State Park, US-2 bridges
Regulations
General trout regulations. Lake Superior tributaries: check steelhead regs.
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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