Our lodge is located on the banks of the mainstream of the Au Sable River near Grayling, Michigan.  We are surrounded by wadeable, accessible, wild-trout streams.  

Offering a fully stocked fly shop, noted restaurant, riverside lodging, and a team of professional guides, we are passionate about your experience.  

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Turtle luck

My mother-in-law says that every day you see a turtle is a good day, and I’ve taken that to heart and it has proven, as self-fulfilling prophecies often do, to be true.  Conversely, every day that you accidentally run over a turtle will prove to be a bad day.  The turtle death happened on the way to fishing and I

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Current Stream Flows

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Fishing Info

All the latest fishing reports, stream flows, and fishing guide information.

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Lodging Info

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Restaurant Info

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Our Catalog

Twice a year we produce a good ‘ol fashioned printed fishing catalog. Filled with stories, as well as our reviews of the latest and greatest gear. 

Want us to mail you a physical copy when the next one comes out? Just scroll down this page and fill out the form today!

Click the image above to download a PDF copy.

From rods and reels, to clothing and the latest warm weather gear, our online store has it all! We also feature a wide selection of fly tying materials. All of it shipped right to your door!

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Au Sable - South Branch

Stream flow data for the South Branch of the Au Sable. Click here to visit the USGS page for further data.USGS Water-data graph

Au Sable - Parmalee

Stream flow data for the main branch of the Au Sable at Parmalee. Click here to visit the USGS page for further data. USGS Water-data graph

Au Sable - Mio

Stream flow data for the main branch of the Au Sable at Mio. Click here to visit the USGS page for further data. USGS Water-data graph

Manistee - M-72

Stream flow data for the Manistee River at M-72. Click here to visit the USGS page for further data.

USGS Water-data graph

Manistee - M-37

Stream flow data for the Manistee River at M-37. Click here to visit the USGS page for further data.

**Please note this gauge is over 45 miles West of the Manistee River at M-72 near Grayling! It may not represent an accurate depiction of the river flows in between.**

USGS Water-data graph