Salmon Trout River: Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Thursday, September 10, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
5 cfs
very low
Water Temp
54.9°F
prime
Gauge Height
0.35 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
Prime
as of 12:08 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: September 2026

What's Hatching Now

Based on current water temperature (54.9°F) and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the Salmon Trout River.

HatchLatinTop PatternsTime of Day
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
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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