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| Hawkins Outfitters |
Water flow:
Visibility: 40 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 62 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: early and late
Best stretch: Only section open is below the lowest weir
Best access point: Lake Michigan Drive
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Caddis, Hexes
Fish species: Pacific salmon, steelhead, trout
Fishing season: all year
Nearest airport:
Recommended fly fishing leader: 15 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 11' 6 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Double Taper Trout Fly Line
The Platte River offers anglers some of the finest salmon and steelhead fishing in the northern Michigan. While trout fishing is not it's strong suit, the migratory seasons of late Aug through early May are prime for steelhead, lake-run browns, coho, and chinook.
Hoppers
Switching from Mayflies to Hoppers
