
Fishing the Pere Marquette River
The spring/fall runs of steelhead and salmon, the resident brown trout and “brookies” make the PM River extremely popular for fishing.
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West Michigan’s bed & breakfasts are lovely turn-of-the-century homes and generally just a short walk to downtown shops, restaurants and marinas. The innkeepers of the historic bed and breakfasts give you that special attention that make you feel part of the family. Scrumptious breakfasts, Jacuzzis, and fireplaces are just some of the amenities they offer. Watch the world pass by as you sit on the porch with your favorite beverage. The bed and breakfasts of West Michigan are an elegant option for lodging.
Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast, 602 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 843-9792
The Inn at Ludington, 701 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 720-8410
Black Star Farms, 10844 E. Revold Rd., Suttons Bay, MI, 49682, (231) 944-1270
Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn, 15900 Rue Devin, Traverse City, MI, 49686, (231) 223-4110
Hexagon House Bed & Breakfast, 760 6th St., Pentwater, MI, 49449, (231) 869-4102
Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast, 6680 W. Western Ave., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, (231) 334-4333
The spring/fall runs of steelhead and salmon, the resident brown trout and “brookies” make the PM River extremely popular for fishing.
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