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Au Sable River - Mckinley Landing, Michigan
Walk-in access on the Au Sable River — This is a gear restricted stream. These regulations apply to the site, including upstream of landing, and downstream of landing to bridge. Regulations are different downstream of bridge. For more information refer to the inland trout and salmon regulations found in the current michigan fishing guide.
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What is here
- Type
- Walk-in access
- Facilities
- This is a gear restricted stream. These regulations apply to the site, including upstream of landing, and downstream of landing to bridge. Regulations are different downstream of bridge. For more information refer to the inland trout and salmon regulations found in the current michigan fishing guide.
- Fee
- No fee
- Listed for
- Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
- Listed by
- Michigan DNR Trout Trail site
From the junction of Evans Road and County Road 600 (F32) in the town of McKinley, take Evans Road south approximately a quarter mile to access site on the west side of bridge.
Wading water is limited but available, and anglers should use caution. Good presentations to use are dry flies, nymphs, spinners and crankbaits. Parking is available for multiple vehicles. This is a good location to launch or retrieve a drift boat or canoe.
On or beside Au Sable National Scenic River.
The water you can reach
- Au Sable River 0.02 mi · Cold transitional large river (MDNR VSEC) · typed Cold-transitional
Walk-in access. Small enough water to wade and cross in most conditions.
What the river reads now
| Gauge | Distance | Water temp |
|---|---|---|
| Au Sable River near Mc Kinley | 5.5 mi | 57.6 °F |
| Au Sable River near Curtisville | 8.8 mi | 59.4 °F |
| Au Sable River at Mio | 9.4 mi | 56.8 °F |
Live from USGS. A gauge miles away is a gauge miles away — the distance column is there so you can discount it.
The river this is on
Other access nearby
- Au Sable River At Buttercup U.s. Forest Service Campground 1.4 mi · walk in
- Au Sable River At F32 Overlook 1.9 mi · walk in
- Au Sable River At Alcona Rest 2.1 mi · walk in
- Au Sable River At Bear Island U.s. Forest Service Campground 2.5 mi · walk in
- Au Sable River At Davis Rest 2.6 mi · walk in
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Fly shops nearby
- Ausable River Outfitters 9.4 mi · Mio · +1-989-826-6900
- Bait & Tackle Shop 24.3 mi · +1-989-742-4370
- Fuller's North Branch Outing Club 28.8 mi · Lovells · +1-989-348-7951
- Gates Au Sable Lodge 30.4 mi · Grayling