Great Lakes
Betsie River
Gauge data unavailable for Betsie River.
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24-Hr Pressure
29.44 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌤️Mainly clear
78° / 41°
Tomorrow
☀️Clear sky
76° / 43°
Wed
☁️Overcast
77° / 53°
Thu
☁️Overcast
77° / 55°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
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🪰 Hatch Calendar
Betsie River · June · Early Summer
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Caddis at peak (size 14-16). Wild trout in upper Betsie — less pressured than the Au Sable or PM.
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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.
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.