I got the chance to get up to the pere marquette river from march 1619 of 2017. Shaking hands with steelhead pere marquette river fly. Browse our rich collection of technique, historical, scientific and general information about fishing. This includes pere marquette river hatches and trout flies. Pere marquette river fishing report steve from indigo guide service sends the following. Trout fishing on the pere marquette river is outstanding year around.
Pere marquette river guide service outfitters north. With the first warmups in late february, steelhead begin to feed on larva, flies and fry. Starting in august the pere marquette starts getting its annual run of king salmon, this will last until late october. The variety of fish it has makes it possible to fly fish yearround. Pere marquette river fishing report the worlds best flies. We wish you all the best going forward, and hope everything returns to normalcy soon.
Pere marquette fishing report for the end of march is good. Weve been getting out a fair amount, and the fishing has been good. Trophy resident brown trout haunt the log jams and gravel shoals. The river already is getting low and clear with winter water temps back. The longest freeflowing, undammed river in michigan, the main branch runs. Michigan steelhead fishing reports steelhead reports. Fly fishing the pere marquette river successfully depends mostly on location and timing. Pere marquette river pere marquette river fly fishing. Aug 19, 2003 pere marquette salmon flies posted in the fly tying bench. Its an art form in which the canvas is always changing. Its a very unnerving situation, with so much uncertainty ahead of us. Mar 14, 20 march 11, 20 after the midwest fly fishing expo ended yesterday, friend mike schmidt, owner of anglers choice flies, and i drove four hours north to baldwin, michigan located on the banks of the pere marquette river. We recommend betts guide service for guided salmon fishing.
With decent numbers of spawning fish and a few new arrivals plus the lack of pressure makes for a decent day. Both trout and steelhead have been feeding heavily on salmon spawn. January february winter steelheading, the essence of solitude while we pursue the winteredover fall steelhead on the fly. Swinging flies for midwest steelhead is very productive. These are some of the greatest fish to be caught in northern michigan. Mar 14, 2018 jordan and his son austin kettlewell hit the pere marquette with steve cornetet of baldwin creek lodge. With the rules against guiding during april has kept us off the pere marquette and will probably keep it that way in april. Fly fishing guide to the pere marquette river the techniques and strategies you use first depends on the species of fish you are trying to catch and the time. A fishing report for the pere marquette river in michigan. Jordan and austin tie into numerous fish on the two day. Science and madness of great lakes steelhead fly fishing. At this time we also love to target these spring steelhead using centerpin gear. There are catch and release regulations that exist for approximately 8 miles on the upper pere marquette river, in which artificial flies and lures only is in place.
Couples will receive 50% off a lodge room on friday, feb. In that same year, the state designated the entire pere marquette and its major tributaries a michigan natural river. With a little rain last week the river level bumped up a little and has still shows a slight stain to it. Pere marquette river map steelhead flies, fly fishing, map. The water temps have been bouncing around the mid30s to low40s. Pere marquette river fly fishing guide and hatches.
I fished mostly at green cottage access, claybanks access, and gleasons landings. The steelhead migration lasts much longer on these two river because they are dam controlled that feed cold water into these two rivers. Pere marquette river fly fishing guide steelhead gallery. The bite has been directly correlated to the weather and water temps. Pere marquette river the famous pere marquette is a spring fed river system, which begins just east of the town of baldwin, mi and flows nearly 100 miles west into pere marquette lake, neighboring the coastal town of ludington on lake michigans shoreline. It also includes information on ffly fishing the pere marquette river for trout, salmon and steelhead. Pere marquette fly fishing reportnovember 7th,2018 71 its been a great fall so far, and even september had some bright spots amongst the salmon army that invaded the river for the easy impalements. Weekly fly fishing reports for michigan trout, steelhead, salmon and smallmouth bass rivers including the grand river, rogue river, flat river, muskegon river, pere marquette river, manistee river, au sable river, thornapple river, white river, and boardman river. Snow came down on tuesday and through out the rest of the week. The warm weather not only put our winter fish on gravel, but also brought some new spring run fish in that are awaiting their time to spawn. Late winter fishing for steelhead on the pere marquette river in michigans lower peninsula.
The pere marquette river is a river in michigan in the united states. I still have some good dates open for the upcoming spring season. Pere marquette river journal by matthew a suoinski and matthew a. Arguably the most preferred way to fish the pere marquette river and surrounding streams, visual attacks by predator trout and steelhead that will in fact chase the flies all the way to the boat. Jordan and his son austin kettlewell hit the pere marquette with steve cornetet of baldwin creek lodge. Also check out dry fly fishing the pere marquette river. The pere marquette river has a very good amount of steelhead in the system. Come spend valentines day weekend with your significant other at the pere marquette river lodge. Michigans pere marquette river is a world renowned fly fishing destination for anglers in search of trophy brown trout, as well as migratory salmon and steelhead. The river provides almost 35 miles of prime time fly fishing accessable by all. This peaceful and scenic river winds through a canopy of towering jack pines, medows, and untouched manistee national forest. Fly fishing on the pere marquette river in michigan this river starts in the pere marquette national forest in central western michigan, and flows for about thirty miles into lake michigan. Streamer stripping is fun but still a little chilly on the digits for the weak minded, but they make an assortment of gloves for that kind of thing.
Steelhead fishing on the pere marquette doesnt come easy, so swinging a fly only makes the job more difficult. Trout, steelhead, salmon abundant in pere marquette river. Salmon and steelhead migration schedule for pere marquette river. Whether you choose to wade in or float, the beauty of the pere marquette river in the winter is indescribable. This river has a reputation for being one of the finest fisheries for steelhead, trout, and salmon in the great lakes region. The pere marquette river in west central michigan is one of the premier fishing destinations in the great lakes region. The fishing report for the pere marquette river is first of all its in great shape. Starting in august the pere marquette starts getting its annual run. Fly fishing for trout, salmon, and steelhead in michigan and alaska as well as extensive water fowling. The pere marquette river in michigan is world known for its runs of natural reproduction steelhead. Better yet the fishing pressure, so far anyway, has been light. Steelhead fishing remains consistent through out the river system.
Just got some good feedback about john kluesing, who is a top steelhead guide on michigans famous pere marquette river. Whatever the season, the pere marquette river and other nearby fisheries offer unique and abundant fishing opportunities. Michigan fly fishing report nomad anglers tagged pere. Rivers such as the muskegon, manistee, pere marquette, and grand offer some outstanding steelhead fishing in west michigan. First off, we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this chaotic time. We are a full time, yearround, fly fishing guide service on the pere marquette and nearby rivers.
This become the perfect setup for steelhead fly fishing in the pere marquette river. Winter showed itself once again along the pere marquette river. In addition, we have easy access to the muskegon and the manistee. Pere marquette river, michigan great rivers anglers. Great lakes steelhead in fertile river systems like michigans pere marquette and muskegon, wisconsins bois brule, and new yorks salmon river and cattaraugus creek have greater urges and eat for longer periods than their west coast cousins, but the actual successful digestion of food doesnt always occur since their stomachs shrink to.
Jon ray, ed mccoy, russ maddin, steve pels and myself, chuck hawkins, have all created fly patterns that are go to bugs for the manistee, pere marquette and ausable rivers. March 11, 20 after the midwest fly fishing expo ended yesterday, friend mike schmidt, owner of anglers choice flies, and i drove four hours north to baldwin, michigan located on the banks of the pere marquette river. The pere marquette river is a world class river for trout and steelhead but, is also our favorite river for early season king salmon on the fly rod. The pm river is an extremely popular fishing destination, due to the abundance of rainbows, browns, steelhead and salmon. As our name suggests, the pere marquette river is our home water and is minutes from our backyard. Oct 22, 2018 a beautiful wild pere marquette river fall steelhead to start us off for eric. Swinging flies for steelhead pere marquette river guide. However, what started as an enjoyable drive ended difficult. Pere marquette river fishing great lakes guide service. We will work hard to make your fishing adventure fun and as successful as we can. Pere marquette river, michigan information of the river, fishing the river, seasons, maps and flies.
Michigan steelhead fishing salmon pere marquette outfitters. The pere marquette river is a world famous fly fishermans dream come true. Steelhead fishingwatermasters on the pere marquette. Book your trip with one of the best michigan steelhead guides. Fly fishing on the pere marquette river in michigan. Pere marquette river michigan steelhead fishing guide. A fantastic salmon season is in the books and i am now well into, what is starting out to be, a fantastic fall steelhead season. Since 1974, amato media has published some of the most popular fishing books in the usa.
Halfday trips are most common during these moths but, weather permitting, fullday trips can be arranged. Sometimes michigan winters hit us hard, but if there is open water, there are fish to be had. Be thankful for what and who you have in your life. Mar 21, 2018 late winter fishing for steelhead on the pere marquette river in michigans lower peninsula. I see many anglers who believe swinging flies is a just cast out there and hang on. Apr 22, 2020 current fly fishing reports and conditions for pere marquette river in michigan. The pere marquette river offers the finest in fly fishing for spring steelhead, summertime trout, and incredible fall chinook and coho salmon. We also use these flies on many smaller rivers, inland lakes and lake michigan bays. A barrier free, spring fed river, the pere marquette flows over 150 miles from its origin east of baldwin, michigan before emptying into pere marquette lake which then flows into. Whether your purpose is to go fly fishing or canoeing, the pere marquette is one of the most perfect places to go. Sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, old to new date, new to old.
In 1978, 66 miles of the pere marquette were designated as a wild and scenic river. The salmon bite has been good with most people reporting a few fish caught for a days fishing. Tie a fly, read a book or river report, try to find a different tv show good luck, do whatever you need to in order to escape. When fishing winter months, you may be the only one on the water. I dont mind the cold, after all its steelhead fishing and its still winter. Pere marquette fishing report steelhead and brown trout. Streamer fishing with a two handed fly rod on the pm. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water. The pere marquette river, the birthplace of brown trout in the united states and named after french explorer jacques marquette, is one of the best rivers for trout, steelhead, and salmon fishing in the great lakes area.
Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for steelhead, trout, coho, king fishing in pere marquette river with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish. Pere marquette river fly fishing guide service located in baldwin michigan specializing in guided float and walkin trips on the pere marquette river. So far we have 100 flies that we have tied up for our upcoming salmon trip to the pere marquette. Pere marquette river fishing report fly fishing trout on the pere marquette river has been the name of the game. The pere marquette river offers fantastic yearround fishing for trout, steelhead, and salmon. Once you meet your guide and step into his hyde drift boat you will forget about the every day stresses of life. Fly fishing steelhead on the pere marquette 2017 youtube. You can book hefferan through pere marquette river lodge at 2317453972. John is also part of solitude reels and an instructor of fly fishing for l l bean. King salmon fly fishing good numbers of king salmon in the upper flies only section of the pere marquette river near baldwin, michigan. We have tied 50 peach globugs using osds method and we have tied 50 pm blondes which was recommended by a video we had purchased pere marquette salmon by jim and kelly watt we tied some with the eyes and some without. Davd rollers pere marquette outfitters is a guide service.
Steve found a couple fish in most holes while fishing the middle of the pm. Late august and september offer exceptional salmon fishing. Steelhead fishing on the pere marquette jeff currier. Michigan fly fishing report april 7th 2020 nomad anglers. Welcome to the weekly fishing reports for the muskegon, pere marquette, and big manistee river for salmon, trout, and steelhead. This river is full of trout and steelhead year round with salmon running in september through the end of october. Pere marquette river fishing salmon steelhead fishing guides. You can find it starting from m37 on, and it is true heaven. The premier magazine for the fly fishing enthusiast. I can only use superlatives when speaking of the pere marquette. Fishing report guided steelhead trout salmon river trips. Fly fishing for trout, salmon, and steelhead in michigan and alaska. This week it was on the drop, but after rain and more snow melting the pere marquette jumped back up.
Headed north to the pere marquette river for the fall salmon run. Salmon in the classroom trout unlimited south branch dennis potter smallmouth bass platte river fly fishing film tour egg flies adipose boatworks michigan fly fishing club betsie river fff umpqua feather merchants patagonia the northern angler tricos great lakes asian carp everything simms carp gates au sable lodge terrestrials f3t michigan fly. One of those most exciting ways to fish for steelhead. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for pere marquette river in michigan.
Cold weather can be good, it will drop the water temps down, keeping the fresher spring fish from spawning. Monthbymonth on the pere marquette river baldwin bait. The water level is slightly up and the color is perfect. Streamers for browns and steelhead should be strong well through april. Steelhead numbers are starting to wane, while warmer weather is just starting to get the trout on the feed. A list of the most popular flies in michigan, along with hatch charts, river reports, and other helpful information to make your next trip to michigan the best trip yet. Pere marquette river fishing report salmon, steelhead and trout fishing reports for the pere marquette river. Still havent seen any big pushes of chrome yet just small pushes here and there which is good. Spring steelhead are the crown jewel of the great lakes. This has got to be a michigan steelhead the beautiful mix of colors says michigan. Feb 28, 2019 the swing thing also could draw some attention. To plan your trip we have a river map, float times, hatch chart, and migration schedule.
Worldclass pere marquette river fly fishing in northwest michigan. Pere marquette river fishing report steelhead report. Pere marquette fly fishing reportnovember 7th,2018 the. Pere marquette river, michigan great rivers anglers online. Updated dnr fishing reports for western michigan rivers, including manistee, tippy dam, and pere marquette river for salmon fishing. Rivers such as the muskegon, manistee, pere marquette, and grand offer some outstanding steelhead fishing in. Pere marquette steelhead fishing has been up and down since my last report. Skagitmaster volume 4 features tom larimer, dave pinczkowski, jeff hubbard, jay niederstadt greg senyo as they pursue steelhead. Spring warmup pere marquette river steelhead fishing. The pere marquette is one of the countries best trout, steelhead, and salmon streams. The pm river is not deep, averaging two to six feet deep and about 3040 feet wide. Learn the basics to fly fishing for these majestic and illusive lakerun freight trains with one of pere marquette river lodges steelhead schools.
While michigan fly fishing is easier on the pocket book than alaska fly fishing, it still offers fly fishing of epic proportions. We target these wild, aggressive, beautiful fish fall through winter, with spring being the main spawning run. Bob gwizdz is a longtime outdoors writer and has also worked in public affairs for the michigan department of natural. The pere marquette river is the longest unregulated no dams or impoundments river system in michigans lower peninsula.
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