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Gates Au Sable Lodge

471 S Stephan Bridge Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738-9594 USA

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“on the banks of the Mainstream of the Au Sable River”

Our lodge is located on the banks of the Mainstream of the Au Sable River east of Grayling in Michigan's beautiful north country. The currents are gentle, flowing over a shallow gravel bottom, allowing one to wade the center of the stream and cast to both banks. To fly fishers this is heaven, hence its name, the "Holy Water." This stretch is flies only, catch and release, and internationally known for its fly hatches. There are more than 100 miles of prime trout water in the Au Sable system and many times that with other streams in the region. The lodge is centrally located, and the other branches are just minutes away.

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Reviewed by
Ken Valuska

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July 25, 2014

Rated 5.0

the best place to stay when fishing the holy water (the term coined for the main branch of the au sable river). Go during hex season (varies every year, typically end of June) and fish at night to catch some of the bigger brown, brook and rainbow trout. If you want to fish during the day, really any time of year, the scenery will be amazing but the fishing will be tough, so anything you can line is an accomplishment. Gates also has an outstanding fly shop for all your fly/outfitting needs, serve meals all day, etc. Really an amazing, unique place, out in the middle of nowhere, with amazing trout fishing.

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