Salmon Trout River: Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Monday, April 27, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
18 cfs
very low
Water Temp
45.7°F
cold
Gauge Height
0.86 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
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as of 11:41 PM UTC
About This River

Salmon Trout River, Marquette County, Upper Peninsula

Marquette County brook trout stream with wild native fish. Flows through Huron Mountains area: one of Michigan's most remote and least-accessible fisheries. Worth the effort.

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

Active Hatches: April 2026

What's Hatching Now

Based on current water temperature (45.7°F) and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the Salmon Trout River.

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
Early Brown Stonefly Rhyacophilidae Elk Hair Caddis (brown) #14, Hare's Ear Nymph #12 morning
Access & Regulations
Public Access
Big Bay area roads: remote, 4WD recommended
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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