Fishing Season: all year

Platte River - MI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

41

Hawkins Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Look for fish around spawning gravel. Although the river is still full and flowing pretty well, it has stabilized.

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Map of Platte River

Water Flow Data

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Hawkins Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 4/14/25

The weather looks to be getting increasingly nicer and so fish will continue to move up onto to gravel.

Techniques & Tips as of 4/14/25

Chuck and duck.

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