What flies are hatching on the Betsie River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Betsie River include Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Betsie River?

The Betsie River is running at currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at the primary station for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Betsie River fishable today?

Live conditions for Betsie River are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

Betsie River Fly Fishing Conditions

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24-Hr Pressure

29.37 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

47°FClear sky

Wind 12 mph29.37 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

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Overcast

54° / 32°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

58° / 46°

Mon

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Overcast

62° / 42°

Tue

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Partly cloudy

66° / 45°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

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What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

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

Time of Day

Using: FALL STEELHEAD strong. Salmon spawning. Egg patterns and streamers. One of Michigan's top fall steelhead rivers.

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Betsie River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Betsie River · October · Fall

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FALL STEELHEAD strong. Salmon spawning. Egg patterns and streamers. One of Michigan's top fall steelhead rivers.

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About Betsie River

The Betsie River in Benzie County is a top Michigan steelhead river, with fish entering from Lake Michigan at Frankfort for both fall and spring runs. Wild brown and brook trout populate the upper river above Thompsonville. The river flows through a mix of private and public land in the Benzie State Forest, with good wade access at marked public sites.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

Regulations

Check Benzie County exceptions in current Michigan DNR guide. Steelhead bag limits apply. Michigan Fishing License required. Season opens last Saturday of April for trout; steelhead year-round on designated sections. No active USGS gauge — check with Frankfort/Thompsonville-area fly shops.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Betsie River with more confidence.