Mayflies, fishflies set to emerge in metro Detroit soon
Jun 10, 2025 · Mayflies, also called fish flies, start life as larva residing in the sediments of river or lake bottoms. After three months to two years, depending on the species, they emerge as winged adults...
Michigan mayflies 2025: Great Lakes near right temps for fishfly swarms
Jun 10, 2025 · Mayflies emerge when deep water temperatures reach 68 degrees, which hasn't happened yet in the Great Lakes. Residents can mitigate mayfly presence by using yellow light bulbs …
Where Are The Fish Flies Come Out In Michigan
Nov 9, 2025 · In Michigan, fish flies, or mayflies, typically appear around Memorial Day through June, with their emergence influenced by water temperatures. They hatch from larvae that reside in lake …
Mayfly season in Michigan: Two days of sex, bright lights for pesky ...
May 31, 2023 · Also called “fish flies,” the giant mayfly— or Hexagenia limbata — can arrive as late as July in the Great Lakes basin. Related: While the insects can be frustrating, they are a good indicator …
When will the mayflies arrive? - Michigan Sea Grant
Mar 11, 2024 · In early summer along the western shores of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair many people wonder, when will the mayflies (also known as fish flies) arrive and how many will there be this year?
When Is Fish Fly Season in Michigan? - Biology Insights
Aug 26, 2025 · Get clarity on Michigan’s fish fly season. Explore their seasonal patterns, common areas, and practical approaches for the short period.
It is Fishfly Season on Lake St. Clair Michigan
Jun 21, 2025 · Fishflies as local’s call them – Mayflies to others, occurs each June on Lake St. Clair. The fishfly season can vary and lasts a couple of weeks. Annual New Baltimore Fishfly Festival occurs …
Fish flies in Michigan: How long mayflies live, their purpose, more
Jun 5, 2024 · Fish flies, or mayflies, have been spotted across metro Detroit. Thankfully, they don't bite and will go away soon due to a short life cycle.
Get ready for amorous mayflies, Michigan, and the smelly crunch of love
Jun 5, 2024 · There are over 100 species of mayflies in Michigan. Swarms of them converge each year in lakeside communities near Houghton, Burke or Douglas lakes, where one of the most common …
Mayflies emerging throughout Michigan - WCMU Public Radio
Jun 12, 2024 · Early last week, residents of northeast Michigan may have spotted small patches of mayflies (also known as “fish flies”) along the water or by their porch lights.