Fishing Season: all year

Platte River - MI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

50

Hawkins Outfitters's Tip of the Week

The salmon have mostly spawned and died. There are a few around but the ticket is steelhead for the remainder of the winter. Look for fish to move to the seams and into slower and slower water as the water temps fall.

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Map of Platte River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Hawkins Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 11/20/24

This rain will continue to help bring in some new fish.

Techniques & Tips as of 11/20/24

Chuck and duck and indicator fishing.

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