What flies are hatching on the Sturgeon River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon River?

The Sturgeon River is running at 228 CFS at the Sturgeon River at Wolverine, MI gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Sturgeon River fishable today?

Yes — Sturgeon River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 228 CFS at the Sturgeon River at Wolverine, MI gauge.

Sturgeon River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Sturgeon River — Sturgeon River at Wolverine, MI

Fishable

228CFS

Discharge

2.97ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

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RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.24 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

42°FClear sky

Wind 7 mph29.24 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

56° / 30°

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

62° / 42°

Mon

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Overcast

63° / 43°

Tue

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Overcast

64° / 44°

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

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.

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Time of Day

Using: 228 CFS · BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Sturgeon River · October · Fall

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20). FALL STEELHEAD in lower river. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Trout sections closing.

Blue-Winged Olive

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About Sturgeon River

The Sturgeon River in Cheboygan County (not to be confused with the UP Sturgeon River in Baraga County) connects to Burt Lake and ultimately to Lake Michigan via the Inland Waterway, providing steelhead access. Wild brook and brown trout inhabit the upper river, with steelhead and rainbows in the lower reaches. A local gem in the northern Lower Peninsula.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

Regulations

Verify Cheboygan County exceptions in current Michigan DNR guide. Steelhead bag limits apply. Michigan Fishing License required. Season opens last Saturday of April for trout.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Sturgeon River with more confidence.