Salmon Trout River: Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Friday, June 12, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
10 cfs
very low
Water Temp
59.7°F
prime
Gauge Height
0.49 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
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as of 2:28 AM 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: June 2026

What's Hatching Now

Based on current water temperature (59.7°F) and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the Salmon Trout River.

HatchLatinTop PatternsTime of Day
March Brown / Gray Fox Maccaffertium vicarium March Brown Dry #10, Gray Fox Parachute #10 afternoon
Sulphur Ephemerella dorothea / invaria Sulphur Comparadun #14, Sulphur Parachute #14 evening
American March Brown Spinner Maccaffertium vicarium Rusty Spinner #10, March Brown Spinner #10 evening
Light Cahill Stenacron interpunctatum Light Cahill #14, Cream Comparadun #14 evening
Terrestrials Beetles, ants, hoppers, crickets Foam Beetle #12, Chernobyl Ant #10 afternoon
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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