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.
Latest Fishing Report
Bug soup
This is the bug soup season: Multiple hatches that can epitomize the best parts of fly-fishing. The angler must play by the rules of the trout. Sometimes all the trout are eating the same thing, which makes for easy fishing if you can figure that one thing out. More commonly, the trout are eating different things. The riffle fish popping caddis.
Current Stream Flows
Fishing Info
All the latest fishing reports, stream flows, and fishing guide information.
Lodging Info
Information on rooms, our current rates, and things to do in the local area.
Restaurant Info
Menus, dinner reservations, and the latest news from our kitchen.
Gates Lodge on YouTube
Visit our YouTube channel for the latest tying videos!
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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