Blue Wing Olives
September-April: Best to fish when the weather is bad. Afternoon hatches on cold, overcast days.
Fly Fishing in Michigan
Michigan has it all
Michigan’s Fly Fishing Paradise: Michigan boasts more miles of rivers and lakes for fly fishing than any other state in the United States. It’s no wonder that Michigan was voted the best fly fishing state by Field and Stream and other magazines. The Au Sable River system, in particular, is a bucket-list destination. The river provides ample opportunities to hone your skills and connect with nature.
Michigan is also well known for its smallmouth bass fishery as well as the fall salmon and steelhead runs. Pike and muskie must also not be overlooked as a world-class fishery.
Flies By Species - Michigan
Popular Hatches/Patterns in Michigan
Hexagenia Mayflies
July is when these monster yellow Mayflies hatch in mud-bottom lakes and slow rivers.
Caddis
May-September: Big hatches in May and June with reliable insects deep into the summer. Evenings can be best when its hot out.
Mayflies
Hendricksons, Cahills, March Browns, Sulphurs, Mahoganies.. Michigan has some epic Mayfly hatches.
Dragonflies/Damselflies
May-July: Prevalent food source in many lakes
Terrestrials
Summer: Beetles, Ants, Grasshopper provide excellent opportunities throughout the summer.
Hatch Charts
