Archived Pere Marquette River Fishing Reports
2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014
Anglers love fishing on the Pere Marquette River all year long. The PM River is an extremely popular fishing location, due to the abundance of rainbow trout. Steelhead are also very prominent, as well as various species of frogs, crayfish, snakes, and turtles. Within the Manistee-Huron National Forest that surrounds the Pere Marquette River, there's an abundance of wildlife including deer, wild turkey and small game.
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ALL AREA FISHING REPORTS:
Hamlin Lake - Pentwater - Manistee - Ludington - Pere Marquette River
The Fishing is Great on the Pere Marquette River!
Ice Safety Report December 20, 2017
Ice conditions in the area are NOT great right now
There have been a few people fishing on Upper Hamlin off of Wilson Hill, as well as off by Buttersville on PM Lake.
We do not encourage anyone to go on the ice yet, but of you do take a Spud.
Temps are supposed to drop all through the weekend, until after Christmas with highs in the teens and single digits. Most places should be ready to fish by next weekend!!!
There have been a few people fishing on Upper Hamlin off of Wilson Hill, as well as off by Buttersville on PM Lake.
We do not encourage anyone to go on the ice yet, but of you do take a Spud.
Temps are supposed to drop all through the weekend, until after Christmas with highs in the teens and single digits. Most places should be ready to fish by next weekend!!!
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Pere Marquette River Fishing Report December 14, 2017
Steelhead were caught in Mason County and portions of Lake County.
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Pere Marquette River Fishing Report December 13, 2017
- Down Stream PM River, frozen almost all the way across (un-fishable)
- Up Stream PM River, some reports for Steelhead between Scottville and Walhalla
- Up Stream PM River, some reports for Steelhead between Scottville and Walhalla
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Pere Marquette River Fishing Report December 7, 2017
Steelhead fishing continues with a good number of fish in the river.
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Pere Marquette River Fishing Report December 6, 2017
Steelhead are starting to pick up, and should improve with the cooler weather over the next few days, water clarity has improved as well
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Pere Marquette River Fishing Report November 30, 2017
Steelhead fishing continues with a good number of fish in the river.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report November 23, 2017
Had higher water levels.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report November 15, 2017
Water levels have dropped since last week, but fishing is still fairly slow for Steelhead. Best report has been up near Scottville overall.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report November 9, 2017
Water levels are good and water temperatures are dropping. The river had a good number of steelhead move in after the rain. Those fly fishing did well with egg patterns and nymphs. Good steelhead fishing should last well into the winter months.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report November 8, 2017
Water level is still rather high, but should drop by the end of the weekend. A few reports for Steelhead but Salmon are done running.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report November 2, 2017
Is also producing good catches of steelhead. Higher water levels increased the number of fish in the river but also made fishing a challenge.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report October 25, 2017
A few late Kings are still filtering in, and the Steelhead are slowly starting to pick up but still slow overall
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report October 18, 2017
A few reports for Kings filtering in, and the occasional Steelhead but its still early for the Steelys
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report October 12, 2017
Had a good number of salmon with numerous fish over 20 pounds. Anglers reported some fresh fish still pushing upstream.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report October 11, 2017
A few reports for Kings filtering in, and the occasional Steelhead but its still early for the Steelys
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report October 4, 2017
Kings are on the tail end of their run, there are still some being taken further up stream near Custer and Walhalla but they are getting dark
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report September 28, 2017
Was still producing fish.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report September 27, 2017
Kings have slowed considerably over the last week due to the heat, should pick up by Sunday with the cool nights
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report September 21, 2017
Is still producing some fish. Coho were caught as far up as the Indian Bridge.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report September 20, 2017
The heat has slowed down the Kings in the river overall, middle of next week things should pick up when the temp drops back down.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report September 14, 2017
Some salmon are being reported in Lake and Mason Counties with a few fresh fish trickling upstream. Anglers are waiting for a large push of fish.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report September 13, 2017
Still rather slow down stream near PM Lake, up stream starting in Scottville fishing has been productive for Kings all the way up to Wallhalla
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report September 7, 2017
Had salmon up in the river.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report September 6, 2017
Still rather slow down stream near PM Lake, up stream starting in Scottville fishing has been productive for Kings all the way up to Wallhalla
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report August 31, 2017
Was producing some salmon.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report August 30, 2017
King Fishing has been more successful further up passed Scottville and up to Walhalla. Down Stream near the Twin Bridges has been spotty so far.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report August 23, 2017
King Fishing has been more successful further up passed Scottville and up to Walhalla. Down Stream near the Twin Bridges has been spotty so far.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report August 9, 2017
Slow overall, but the occasional report for Kings in the early morning and late evenings.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report July 26, 2017
Slow overall, some fair reports for Suckers and Smallmouth Bass near the river mouth.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report April 12, 2017
Some Brookies and Browns in the smaller branches and tributaries lately with all the excess rain we have gotten but the main branch is rather slow overall and very merky
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report June 28, 2017
Most river fishing has slowed right down following the may fly hatch.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report June 21, 2017
Up stream and its tributaries have been having success fishing browns and brookies with the recent mayfly hatch
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report June 14, 2017
Smaller tributaries up stream have been producing fair Browns and Brookies, also some reports for Suckers near the river mouth
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report April 20, 2017
Still had good steelhead fishing. Anglers have about a week or so before the fishery slows down.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report April 12, 2017
Slow for Steelhead across the board, but sucker fishing has been pretty steady over the last week.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report March 29, 2017
PM River (Up Stream)- Several good reports for Steelhead over the last week, mainly on Spawn. Also a growing number of reports for Suckers near Scottville.
PM River (Twin Bridges)- Steelhead have been a little slow, but warm rain over the next couple days should improve fishing for the weekend. Also a few reports of Suckers moving through.
PM River (Twin Bridges)- Steelhead have been a little slow, but warm rain over the next couple days should improve fishing for the weekend. Also a few reports of Suckers moving through.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report March 23, 2017
Steelhead fishing picked up with the warmer weather and should only get better as the spring rains arrive.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report March 16, 2017
Steelhead anglers were few but those braving the cold did manage to catch a couple fish.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report March 15, 2017
Steelhead have slowed down with the low low temperatures throughout the week but should pick back up this weekend.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report March 9, 2017
Steelhead fishing was on especially with the rain and warmer temperatures. Anglers were taking fish on spawn and wax worms.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report March 8, 2017
Clearer water further up stream (Walhalla) has been producing decent numbers for Steelhead on spawn.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report February 22, 2017
Fair report for steelhead and suckers from the twin bridges all the way up to Custer bridge.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report February 15, 2017
Decent report for steelhead fishing across the board as the water levels are still falling, best area seems to be up stream near Custer but fair everywhere else.
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report February 8, 2017
Open water through Scottville and further up, water is fairly clear and the water level overall has gone down. Some Steelhead and Browns are being taken in the Custer/Walhalla area
Pere Marquette River Fishing Report January 26, 2017
Steelhead anglers have done well when using spawn, flies and beads.
PERE MARQUETTE RIVER FISHING REPORTS:
2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014
ALL AREA FISHING REPORTS:
Hamlin Lake - Pentwater - Manistee - Ludington - Pere Marquette River