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| Hawkins Outfitters |
Water flow:
Visibility: 39 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 45 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: all day
Best stretch: If you can sneak into the warm water discharges
Best access point: St. Joe
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Minnows and gobies
Fish species: lake trout, lake-run browns, steelhead, coho, chinook, carp and smallmouth
Fishing season: Mid-March until late November
Nearest airport: Traverse City, MI
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 0X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 8 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Striper WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Clear Intermediate Cool Water Full Sink Fly Line
Lake Michigan is the third largest Great Lake by surface area and the sixth largest freshwater lake in the world. With over 180 miles of shoreline, there are countless creeks, streams and rivers that enter lake michigan. Kings, coho, browns, steelhead, smallmouth, and carp all use these shorelines to hunt for food. Understanding water temps and wind directions is key to success. Lake Michigan also has the ...
Big flashy streamers
A little warmer
