Fishing Season: all year

Platte River - MI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

58

Hawkins Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Salmon are quickly dying off and the name of the game is going to be steelhead for the remainder of the Fall and Winter.

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Map of Platte River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Hawkins Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 10/27/25

Last week's rain and this cold weather has begun spreading fish out. Look for cloudy days.

Techniques & Tips as of 10/27/25

Chuck and duck and floats

Local Species Available all year

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    Pacific salmon

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    steelhead

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    trout

Hawkins Outfitters's Recommended Gear

Description: About Platte River

The Platte River offers anglers some of the finest salmon and steelhead fishing in the northern Michigan. While trout fishing is not it's strong suit, the migratory seaons of late Aug through early May are prime for steelhead, lake-run browns, coho, and chinook.

Hatches:

NA

Best Time to Fish:

early and late

Best Access:

Lake Michigan Drive