This is the second time USA TODAY readers have honored the Au Sable for its fly fishing. In 2024's USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers ...

T he Au Sable River in Northern Michigan has earned its place as the top fly-fishing destination in the United States, beating out some of the most famous rivers in the country. According to a ...

The river and region’s history, however, hinged on timber, not trout. As the vast forests yielded their treasures, the Au Sable served as the avenue to move the timber to mills.

The river also hosts the annual Au Sable River Canoe Marathon, which starts in Grayling and ends in Oscoda. Canoers have to portage six dams along the way. Top 10 Best Fly Fishing rivers in the US ...