Michigan Anglers Base Camp (Week 2)
May 4 - May 10
Michigan Anglers Base Camp
May 4-10, 2025
Location: Camp Rotary, Claire, MI
Dates: May 4th-10th, (Sun thru Sat)
Coordinator:
Tim Guilfoile
tim@riverjournal.org
(859) 652-0088
This is not a DCFF trip as DCFF will not be taking signups or monies for this trip. Registration, Camp details, meal and lodging information, guide information, as well as interactive maps are available at the Michigan Anglers Basecamp website available by clicking here.
Level 2 Trip You Should be able to manage your leader and tippet and tie-on flies. You should also be able to cast at least 30 feet. This is a wading trip and some of the wading can be moderately challenging. A wading staff is highly recommended, and many past participants use studded wading boots.
Equipment: 3-6 wt. rods, floating lines, #8-14 nymphs, #10-12 bead head crackle backs, midges, egg patterns, mop flies, Chicago Flies (white, black, and olive), woolly buggers and misc. other streamers.
A Michigan fishing License, and trout stamp is required and is available here. It is also it is STRONGLY advised that you familiarize yourself with the Michigan Fishing Regulations, available here. If you have not fished in Michigan before, there are a lot of different regulations even on the same rivers.
Estimated cost: $580 for Week 2, May 4-10
$385 for Week 4, May 11-15 (Short Week)
$580 for Week 3, May 25-31
As stated above, this is not a DCFF trip so it is encouraged that you familiarize yourself with the Camp Registration Cancellation Policies before registering.
DCFF Camp Report from November 2024 available here.
Any questions or comments, please direct to the trip coordinator.