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Au Sable River - Meadow Springs, Cauchy Creek Access, Michigan
Walk-in access on Cauchy Creek — This is a gear restricted stream. 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. 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 M72/33 highway and County Road 600/F32; take F32 east 3.1 miles, then turn south on Forest Road 4371 and drive a short distance until you arrive at the U.S. Forest Service closed gate. Walk approximately 5-10 minutes to the river behind gate.
Wading water is available, but anglers should use caution. Good presentations to use are dry flies, nymphs, spinners and crankbaits. This is U.S. Forest Service property, federal laws apply.
On or beside Au Sable National Scenic River.
The water you can reach
- Cauchy Creek 0.29 mi · Cold transitional stream (MDNR VSEC) · typed Cold-transitional
- Perry Creek 0.32 mi · Cold stream (MDNR VSEC) · typed Cold
- Au Sable River 0.36 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 at Mio | 2.7 mi | 56.8 °F |
| Au Sable River near Mc Kinley | 12.1 mi | 57.6 °F |
| Au Sable River near Curtisville | 15.0 mi | 59.4 °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 Au Sable River Overlook 0.8 mi · walk in
- Au Sable River - U.S. Forest Service Forest Road 4366 - Loop And River Dune Campground 1.2 mi · walk in
- Comins Flats 1.6 mi · boat launch · Au Sable River
- Au Sable River - Louds Rest 1.7 mi · walk in
- M-33 Roadside Park 2.5 mi · boat launch · Au Sable River
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Fly shops nearby
- Ausable River Outfitters 2.8 mi · Mio · +1-989-826-6900
- Fuller's North Branch Outing Club 22.3 mi · Lovells · +1-989-348-7951
- Gates Au Sable Lodge 23.7 mi · Grayling
- Bait & Tackle Shop 25.3 mi · +1-989-742-4370