True North Fly Fishing Camp

**True North Trout** in Kalkaska, Michigan, is excited to announce an **Introduction to Fly Fishing Camp** on August 1 & 2, 2025, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Upper Manistee River. This immersive two-day camp is perfect for those with a basic understanding of fishing and the outdoors, looking

Mid-March Steelhead Fishing Report

The longer days, return of sunshine and the installation of frost law speed limit signs on the shoulders of highways are indications that it’s Spring Steelhead season. A late arriving but “old school” winter with lots of snow and cold temps kept winter enthusiasts happy in N.W. Michigan, but the

March 12, 2025

Hey guys, we are officially in the thick of it now! Some odd and/or cold weather spells have put a damper on the bite a few of the days since last report, but there are plenty of new ones pushing up thru the lower regions and on a good day

March 10, 2025

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The “2025 Spring Steelhead Season” is officially underway!  It feels great to be getting out on the river everyday…hydro-therapy is good for the mind, body and soul!!!  Week #1 is in the books and it was a very successful week of fishing for steelhead

Snow storms and rivers

Lately, temperatures have ranged from moderate to downright cold, and the most effective flies on the river have been small stoneflies in brown and black, tiny caddis patterns, and midges. The key right now is to get them down low and let them drift slow.

Bare Spots

At long last, the snow is starting to go.  Great?  Well, boring.  Watching snow melt might be worse than watching paint dry, and knowing that it’s going to be a week (or more) before most of the snow is gone means that a lot of the beautiful weather that is

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March 2, 2025

Hey guys, it’s finally March! The days are getting longer, the weather is warming, Mink are running the banks, migratory birds are returning in numbers and some fresh chrome Steelhead are showing up in the mix along with our fall and winter holdovers. What’s not to love?!?!

A little

Fishing Report 2/27/25

February 27, 2025 Northern Angler Fishing Report

The warm temperatures this week have started the spring thaw and we are chomping at the bit to get out and chase fish on a more regular basis!  The staff has been carving out some time to get out and fish and it

Dry Fly Fishing

Live and Die with a Dry Fly!

When I think about the many traditions immersed in the fly fishing world, images of dry fly fishing for trout quickly come to mind.  Dry fly fishing is truly an artistic pursuit. It is typically the first of many fly fishing experiences a trout angler

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