How to go fish the Pere Marquette River

The months we list for the Pere Marquette River are April, May, June, September, October, November. August is outside that window, so this brief is written for September, the next month we list.

September

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — September

We hold no hatch chart for September on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Forks Access (Flies-Only)
43.933, -85.867parking
Bowman Bridge
43.900, -85.950parking
Walhalla Bridge
43.933, -86.067parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Michigan DNR for current regulations. Flies-only section in the upper river. Steelhead and salmon regulations vary by season. Special gear restrictions apply.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Pere Marquette River page →