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Salmon were still running and could be found in the South Branch in Oceana County. Reported by the Michigan DNR on 9/26/19.
Water levels were up a bit and more fish were moving upriver, including some large salmon. Trout fishing in the upper river was good. Reported by the Michigan DNR on 9/19/19.
A good run of Chinooks had begun. Reported by the Michigan DNR on 9/12/19.
Was starting to see more some salmon moving up into the river as water temperatures were favorable with the cooler weather. The better fishing was in the lower reaches. Reported by the Michigan DNR on 9/5/19.
River was producing some steelhead. Reported by the Michigan DNR on 10/31/19.
Salmon fishing is winding down. Reported by the Michigan DNR on 10/24/19.
Water levels were receding in the upper stretches, but the lower stretches were still high. Anglers continue to catch some large Chinook. The rain will certainly help not only the salmon, but the fall steelhead runs as well. Reported by the Michigan DNR on 10/17/19.
Continued to produce steelhead. The fish were bouncing back after the cold spell so the bite should be good for the next week or so. Reported by the Michigan DNR on 11/21/19.
Also has steelhead, including some good size fish being caught. While the bite may have slowed with the cold weather, it should rebound once it warms back up. Try fishing the deeper holes. Reported by the Michigan DNR on 9/19/19.
Water levels are up. Those targeting steelhead were getting a few, mainly on flies. Try an egg pattern or a bead. Reported by the Michigan DNR on 11/7/19.
Posted by Pere Marquette Expeditions — PM River fishing has been rather slow, up stream water is low, clear and warming up fast.
Posted by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan —Steelhead fishing only will get better as we move closer to spring. Water temperatures were still a bit cold, running in the mid to upper 30s. Those fly fishing are hooking some fish.
Posted by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan —Was also producing steelhead for those using spawn, beads and wax worms.
Posted by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan —Was also producing steelhead.
Posted by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan —Steelhead were caught by those fly fishing. Hot colors were pink, purple and blue.
Posted by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan —Salmon are slowly starting to push up into the river. A couple Chinook were seen in the South Branch.
Posted by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan — Also had some higher flows but anglers were still catching some trout. The river is starting to see some good fly hatches.
Posted by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan — Steelhead anglers are out but catch rates were slow.
Posted by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan — Is producing steelhead.
Posted by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan — The bite was slow but those putting in the time were getting a couple steelhead. Most were found in the slow deep water.
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The spring/fall runs of steelhead and salmon, the resident brown trout and “brookies” make the PM River extremely popular for fishing.
The Pere Marquette River area is rich with wildlife, offering great outdoors hunting and fishing opportunities.
The Pere Marquette River is extremely popular with canoeists and fishermen. Many camping options are available along the river.
The Pere Marquette River area is rich with wildlife, offering great outdoors hunting and fishing opportunities.
Pere Marquette River, with it’s moderately fast current and clear water, is an extremely popular river for canoeists and kayakers.
All year long, there are activities going on in the Scottville area to keep everyone happy. No matter what the season, there’s always plenty of great events to keep you coming back. Boredom is never a problem here!