Silver River: Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
20 cfs
very low
Water Temp
N/A
unavailable
Gauge Height
6.37 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
Tough
as of 12:13 AM UTC
About This River

Silver River, Baraga County, Upper Peninsula

Small but productive brook trout stream in Baraga County. Classic UP headwater fishery: cold, clear, spring-fed. Often overlooked, rarely crowded.

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

Active Hatches: October 2026

What's Hatching Now

Based on current water temperature and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the Silver 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
L'Anse area county roads
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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