Presque Isle River: Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Sunday, October 25, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
49 cfs
very low
Water Temp
54.3°F
prime
Gauge Height
5.34 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
Fair
as of 1:41 PM 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: October 2026

What's Hatching Now

Based on current water temperature (54.3°F) and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the Presque Isle River.

HatchLatinTop PatternsTime of Day
Midge Chironomidae Mercury Midge #20, Zebra Midge #20 midday
Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) Baetis spp. Parachute BWO #16, Sparkle Dun BWO #16 midday
BWO (Fall) Baetis tricaudatus Parachute BWO #16, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16 midday
Fall Caddis Neophylax spp. Orange Elk Hair Caddis #14, LaFontaine Pupa (orange) #14 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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