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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Latest Fishing Report

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Back on the Water

After a hunting hiatus, it felt wonderful to be on an empty, beautiful river.  My fishing stuff was in disarray and time was short before school pick-up, but Katy and I snuck in a quickt float.  It was one of those clammy November days.  The river was — is — just so darn low and clear.  There was a bunch

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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

Once or twice a year we produce a PDF catalog that you may receive via email.  If you are on our email list, you’ll get it.  New and favorite products, reviews, hatch charts, and more.  

Please note we are no longer mailing printed catalogs. Please download a PDF version below!  

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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-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