Pere Marquette River — hatch chart + live conditions
Blue Ribbon wild trout and steelhead river through northern Michigan. Spring steelhead and fall chinook salmon runs. Spring-fed, consistent temperatures. Strong mayfly and caddis hatches. Catch-and-release on the fly-fishing-only section.
Top 3 dry flies for June
12-month hatch chart
| Month | blue wing olive | caddis | green drake | hendrickson | isonychia | light cahill | quill gordon | stonefly | sulphur | terrestrial | trico |
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| June · now | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||
| July | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
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Frequently asked
What are the best months to fish the Pere Marquette River?
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What flies hatch on the Pere Marquette River in June?
Active hatches this month: sulphur, caddis, light cahill, green drake.
What species are in the Pere Marquette River?
Primary: brown trout, rainbow trout, steelhead. Blue Ribbon wild trout and steelhead river through northern Michigan. Spring steelhead and fall chinook salmon runs. Spring-fed, consistent temperatures. Strong mayfly and caddis hatches. Catch-and-release on the fly-fishing-only section.
Are there special fishing regulations on the Pere Marquette River?
No special-regulation section is listed here — standard Michigan trout regulations apply. Check MI DNR before fishing.
How do I check live water conditions on the Pere Marquette River?
The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 04059500). It refreshes hourly.
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