Salmon Trout River: Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Monday, July 27, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
4 cfs
very low
Water Temp
60.1°F
warm
Gauge Height
0.34 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
Prime
as of 10:03 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: July 2026

What's Hatching Now

Based on current water temperature (60.1°F) and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the Salmon Trout 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
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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