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South Branch Au Sable River Forest Rest, Hickey Creek Access, Michigan
Walk-in access on Hickey Creek — The south branch of the au sable river at forest rest is a designated gear restricted stream. Please refer to the inland trout and salmon stream regulations in the current michigan fishing guide.
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What is here
- Type
- Walk-in access
- Facilities
- The south branch of the au sable river at forest rest is a designated gear restricted stream. Please refer to the inland trout and salmon stream regulations in the current michigan fishing guide.
- Fee
- No fee
- Listed for
- Brook Trout, Brown Trout
- Listed by
- Michigan DNR Trout Trail site
From Chase Bridge head south to Hickey Creek Trail, then east to leline Road. Take Leline road two-track trail left to the turnaround and walk down to the river along an unimproved path, veering away from private cabin. Anglers should be aware of private parcels in this reach and stay in the river.
Cobble, gravel and sand substrate are all present in this area. A moderate walk of about 5 to 10 minutes from the parking lot takes the angler to the river through a lowland spruce and cedar swamp. This is in the Mason Tract of State forest land.
On or beside Au Sable State Forest - Grayling Unit, Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The water you can reach
- Hickey Creek 0.13 mi · Cold stream (MDNR VSEC) · typed Cold
Walk-in access. Small enough water to wade and cross in most conditions.
What the river reads now
| Gauge | Distance | Water temp |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Au Sable River near Luzerne | 6.3 mi | 53.8 °F |
| Nb Au Sable River at Kelloggs Br near Lovells | 13.3 mi | 54.0 °F |
| Manistee River near Grayling | 18.8 mi | 52.7 °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
- South Branch Au Sable River Potters Landing 0.3 mi · walk in
- Chase Bridge 1.0 mi · canoe launch · Au Sable River - South Branch
- South Branch Au Sable River Swamp 1.1 mi · walk in
- South Branch Au Sable River Durants Hangar 1.7 mi · walk in
- South Branch Au Sable River Deerheart Valley Road Ending 2.0 mi · walk in
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Fly shops nearby
- Village Outfitters 4.2 mi · Roscommon · +1-989-281-1005
- Gates Au Sable Lodge 9.7 mi · Grayling
- The Fly Factory 12.2 mi · Grayling
- Old AuSable Fly Shop 12.3 mi · Grayling