Fishing Season: All Year

Pere Marquette River - MI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

45

Pere Marquette Lodge's Tip of the Week

Another week of back and forth temps and precipitation. Both indicator and streamers have been effective.

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Map of Pere Marquette River

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Pere Marquette Lodge

5-Day Outlook as of 3/30/26

Water levels will be on the rise Tuesday afternoon through the end of the week most likely. Use caution if wading Wed-Sun.

Techniques & Tips as of 3/30/26

Eggs Fry Flashback Black Stone nymphs Streamer/Swing

Local Species Available All Year

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    Trout

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    Steelhead

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    Salmon

Pere Marquette Lodge's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Spotlight Caddis Emerger N/A
Royal Wulff N/A
Super Pupa N/A
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer N/A

Spotlight Caddis Emerger

Trout can't ignore this Caddis emerger fly because it behaves exactly like the naturals.

2.99

Item #46C0

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Pere Marquette Lodge's Recommended Gear

Description: About Pere Marquette River

The Pere Marquette River is one of Michigan's blue ribbon claims to fame. Our migratory fish runs are what separates this river from most. The mighty King Salmon start showing up around late August and take over the river by the tens of thousands through mid October. The lower you go in the river the more these fish are like a freight train as they just entered the river strong and vibrant. Fall Steelhead come up the river to feed on the King's caviar, these fish are explosive and acrobatic this time of year. Mon eggs four months out of the year. It's the very first river to have the German Brown Trout planted in it. Prolific hatches and nigharch and April we are visited by thousands of spawning Steelhead. If you are not a migratory fisherman not to worry. But keep in mind this is also one of the best times to clean up on big trout. You see our trout grow to exponential size hanging out behind the spawning fish gorging t time fishing produce life time achiever trout. If you're not a night time fisherman the terrestrial hatches in July and August can produce some great fishing while you work on your tan wet wading. We have lodging available on the river. www.pmlodge.com

Nearest Airport:

Grand Rapids, Gerald R Ford Airport

Hatches:

Caddis Mayfly nymphs Stone/Mayfly Dries

Best Time to Fish:

Early Morning or late Evening into Dark

Best Stretch:

M37 to Gleasons Landing (Flies Only)

Best Access:

Green Cottage