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Stephan Landing Access

Stephan Landing is a DNR public access site located south of Stephan Bridge on the Au Sable River, offering a parking area and boat launch for a 4-hour, 13-mile paddle downstream to Wakeley Landing.

The site provides access to the upper Au Sable's "Holy Water" section, a popular fly-fishing area with mostly sand and gravel bottom that is reasonably easy to wade.

Note that the Au Sable River at Stephan Bridge is a designated Gear Restricted stream—check current Michigan fishing regulations before visiting.


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