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Species / Brook Trout / Michigan

Trout & Salmon

Brook Trout Fishing in Michigan

A native char of cold, clean Eastern and Upper Midwest streams and ponds, also stocked in Western high country. Brookies are eager and take small attractor flies.

Best Months: May to Oct

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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Brook Trout

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3 picks for October.

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Rod & Reel

Brook Trout Setup

Brook Trout

Fly 7 to 8 ft 3 or 4 wt rod, floating line, 7.5 ft 5X leader.

Spin / Cast 5 to 6 ft ultralight spinning rod, 1000 reel, 2 to 4 lb line.

Michigan

Where to Catch Brook Trout

Rivers & Streams · Michigan

Au Sable River

Birthplace of Trout Unlimited. Holy Water dries and night-time Hex hatches.

Brown Trout · Brook Trout

Michigan

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Gear for Brook Trout

Fly Rods

Redington Classic Trout Fly Rod

A smooth, moderate-action rod that is forgiving for new casters and protects light tippet.

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Fly Rods

Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Outfit

A complete rod, reel, and line outfit that covers most trout water and small-stream bass.

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Fly Reels

Redington Behemoth Fly Reel

A strong, sealed drag at a modest price, made in sizes from trout to saltwater.

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Fly Lines

RIO Gold Fly Line

A trout line that casts dries delicately and turns over nymph rigs.

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Fly Lines

Scientific Anglers Mastery Infinity Fly Line

A smooth-shooting, all-around freshwater line.

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Leaders & Tippet

RIO Fluorocarbon Tippet

Low-visibility tippet for nymphs and wary fish in clear water.

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Leaders & Tippet

RIO Tapered Trout Leaders

Nine foot tapered leaders in 3X to 6X for dries and nymphs.

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Waders & Boots

Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Waders

Durable, breathable waders that hold up to seasons of wading.

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Waders & Boots

Simms Freestone Wading Boots

Supportive boots with good grip on slick rock.

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Nets & Tools

Frabill Rubber Mesh Landing Net

A fish-friendly rubber net that does not tangle hooks.

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Flies

Trout Fly Assortment

A starter mix of proven dries and nymphs for Western and Eastern trout water.

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Rod & Reel Combos

Ugly Stik GX2 Ultralight Spinning Combo

Light enough to feel crappie bites and cast small spinners for trout.

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Brook Trout Fishing by State

Maine (2)Michigan (1)Massachusetts (1)Rhode Island (1)Vermont (1)Wisconsin (1)New Hampshire (1)