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Pere Marquette Lodge |
Water flow: NA
Visibility: 55 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 33 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Mid mornings and early afternoon
Best stretch: Bear Trail
Best access point: between 6mile & 9 mile
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Eggs & Nymphs Sculpin & Baitfish patterns
Fish species: Steelhead, Trout, and Salmon
Fishing season: Year Round with seasonal periods around the fish weir.
Nearest airport: Grand Rapids Gearld R Ford, Michigan
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 2X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 10' 7 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Coldwater Intermediate
The Little Manistee River is also one Michigan's blue ribbon claims to fame. Our migratory fish runs are earlier on this river from most. The mighty King Salmon start showing up around late August and take over the river by the tens of thousands until mid October. Fall Steelhead come up the river to feed on the King's caviar, these fish are explosive and acrobatic this time of year. March and April we are visited ...
Egg patterns and nymphs under an indicator or tight-lining.
Temps in the teens throughout the week. Single digits after dark.