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Pere Marquette Lodge |
Water flow: 918
Visibility: 60 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 50 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: Mid Mornings and afternoon
Best stretch: M37 to Green Cottage
Best access point: Green Cottage
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Eggs Nymphs Swing Flies
Fish species: Trout, Steelhead, Salmon
Fishing season: All Year
Nearest airport: Grand Rapids, Gerald R Ford Airport
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 Pere Marquette River is one the Michigan's blue ribbon claims to fame. Our migratory fish runs are what separates 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. The lower you go in the river the more these fish are like a freight train as they just entered the river strong and vibrant. Fall Steelhead come ...
Egg patterns and nymphs for steelhead and trout. Swinging flies and stripping streamers can be very effective when water conditions are right.
The river is stained form the rainfall received last week and the water levels are looking healthier. Temperatures are in the thirties at night and high forties and fifties during the day.