When you go right at the alger exit, take M-33 north to state rd. Then turn right, and go until you cross the rifle. Used to be a fly shop on southeast side of bridge over river, think its closed now. If you can find a place to park, walk downstream from there. Nice water, and a big hole down a couple turns(about half mile or less) some big browns in there. Also, go more to east and follow rifle river trail to south off state. Lots of places all along there. Some good water at the parking lot across from lake Ogemaw. Thats where I mainly fish steelies in spring. Upstream from there is best, and just downstream is where the westbranch of rifle come in. Thats a good spot.