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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September 28, 2022

I’d been dying to get out for a proper fish and yesterday Sheets and I did.  We were hoping for wind and rain, for afternoon BWOs, for rising brook trout, and then some small streamer fishing.  The morning — when we weren’t fishing — the weather was perfect.  But, as soon as the boat was hooked to the truck, the

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Current Stream Flows

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Fishing Info

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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. 

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2022 gates gear guide cover

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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-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.**

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