What flies are hatching on the Au Sable South Branch right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Au Sable South Branch include Caddis, Trico. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Au Sable South Branch?

The Au Sable South Branch is running at 183 CFS at the South Branch Au Sable near Luzerne, MI gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Au Sable South Branch fishable today?

Yes — Au Sable South Branch is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 183 CFS at the South Branch Au Sable near Luzerne, MI gauge.

Au Sable South Branch Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Au Sable South Branch — South Branch Au Sable near Luzerne, MI

Fishable

183CFS

Discharge

4.65ft

Gauge Height

63.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 35 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.62 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

72°FOvercast

Wind 5 mph28.62 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

79° / 56°

0.01"

Tomorrow

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Rain showers

78° / 61°

0.81"

Sun

☁️

Overcast

78° / 56°

Mon

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Rain showers

82° / 60°

0.41"

Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

9.4

Time of Day

Using: 183 CFS · 63.3°F · HEX HATCH at peak

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Au Sable South Branch conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Au Sable South Branch · July · Summer

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🟢 Active now at 63.3°F water

CaddisTrico

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JanDec

HEX HATCH at peak (size 4-6) — 10pm-2am. After Hex: Light Cahills, Trico spinner falls early morning (size 22-24). Long days, big nights.

Trico

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Au Sable South Branch

The South Branch of the Au Sable flows through the Oscoda County State Forest in a deep, remote valley. Wild brown and brook trout inhabit its cold, clear water. The Chase Bridge area is a classic access point. The South Branch carries the Hex hatch and excellent caddis action through the summer months.

Blue-Winged OliveHendricksonSulphurCaddisHexageniaLight CahillTrico

Regulations

Gear Restricted sections present. Verify Crawford/Roscommon County exceptions in current Michigan DNR Inland Trout & Salmon Regulation Guide. Michigan Fishing License required. Season opens last Saturday of April.

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