Northern Michigan's Premier Fly Fishing Outfitter
Boyne Country & Michigan's Tip of the Mitt region offers over a thousand miles of top-quality trout water, countless acres of public lands, and endless expanses of freshwater lakes. An anglers paradise.
Such great access to amazing fisheries... but this is also the land of legends. Hemingway spent his summers up the road. Trout Unlimited was formed over on the Au Sable. The Adams Fly was tied & tested on nearby waters. We are at the heart of it all.
Our Waters
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EK Preserve
The epitome of a Northern Michigan trout stream. Manicured banks, beautiful runs & riffles, and stunning trout. Exclusive access available only through Boyne Outfitters.
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Boyne River
Relatively small for most of its length, however, do not let its small size fool you. There are some great angling opportunites in these waters.
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Jordan River
Michigan's First Natural River. Considered by many as the most scenic locale in Northern Michigan, the Jordan River Valley is a beautiful escape from the ordinary.
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Upper Manistee
The upper reaches of the Manistee River - or the Upper Manistee as most refer to it - is classic Michigan trout water in true form and arguably contains some of the best fly fishing opportunities in the Midwest.
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Sturgeon River
The fastest river in Michigan's lower peninsula. Cold and well oxygenated, the Sturgeon offers fantastic fishing opportunities along its northern route to Burt Lake.
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Pigeon River
A Michigan Natural River and the heart of 'The Big Wild' - Michigan's Pigeon River Country State Forest. A classic blue ribbon trout stream hidden from the noise of modern civilization.
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Black River
“This is the way forests were in the olden days. This is about the last good country there is left." Hemingway Country, through and through, and one of the finest brook trout streams east of the Mississippi.
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Maple River
Cold and sandy bottomed with a beautiful tannin stain and a healthy population of brook, brown and rainbow trout... the Maple is a classic Northern Michigan trout stream tucked away in northwest Michigan.
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Great Lakes Flats
Gorgeous scenery and crystal clear blue waters will transport you to a caribbean-like state-of-mind while sight-casting to smallmouth and carp in the unsalted waters of the northern Great Lakes.
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Inland Route
Michigan's longest navigable chain of rivers and lakes. Crystal clear waters. World-record smallmouth bass. The Inland Route is a unique adventure for any angler.
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Torch Lake
Michigan's "little slice of the Caribbean" according to National Geographic, Torch Lake is unrivaled in beauty. But it's the world-record Atlantic Salmon fishery that has anglers interested.
Our Resorts

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Boyne Mountain Resort
Experience the thrill of zooming through the trees on our Zipline Adventure Tour, spend the day on the water at Deer Lake, or explore the ambiance of Northern Michigan from a scenic chairlift ride. The only thing you need to bring is yourself and your sense of adventure, we'll provide the rest.

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Inn at Bay Harbor
This Victorian-style inn offers breathtaking views, world-class service, luxurious accommodations, quaint lakeside cottages, full service spa, 45 holes of golf and exquisite cuisine.

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The Highlands
Find joy and fun year-round at The Highlands. At our four-season resort, families come together for a retreat from the ordinary. Whether you choose to enjoy championship golf or a plethora of resort and area activities, The Highlands is your ideal home base.
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What They're Saying
“Boyne Outfitter's is the best fly-fishing guide service "Up North!""
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What They're Saying
“Great fly shop in northern Michigan with good selection of gear, tying materials, and great staff. Ethan & guides are all very knowledgeable regarding the local rivers and can put you on the fish.”
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What They're Saying
“These guys are my go-to-stop for northern Michigan fly fishing. You ask and they deliver. The staff has taken the time to educate me on new water opportunities, techniques, and equipment. It would be a mistake not to stop in and talk with them before any day on the water.”
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Our Partners

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BOYNE Golf
BOYNE Golf provides the ultimate world-class golf destination with 10 championship caliber courses spanning three resorts. Centered in Michigan's northern lower peninsula, our courses are the products of some of the game's masters including Robert Trent Jones Sr., Arthur Hills, and Donald Ross.

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Boyne Country Sports
Boyne Country Sports is a leading specialty outdoor retailer with seven store locations throughout Michigan and online at BoyneCountrySports.com. Store locations include Bloomfield Hills, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Grand Rapids, Novi, Petoskey and Traverse City.
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