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
The Ides of March
Post-fly-show week is always kind of a drag. Load the trailer, unload the trailer, load the trailer, unload the trailer…finally, today, some fishing! The last two mornings have been cold — some of the coldest mornings of the winter, in fact. Zero degrees today. Not brutal cold, but cold enough. But by noon it the temps were in the mid-thirties
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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