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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.

Current conditions: Checking USGS… USGS site 04059500

Top 3 dry flies for July

1
Elk Hair Caddis fly pattern
Size 12-16 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
2
Stimulator fly pattern
Size 10-14 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
3
Light Cahill fly pattern
Size 12-16 · dry
Matches active hatch: light cahill.

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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 July?

Active hatches this month: trico, caddis, light cahill, terrestrial, 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, so 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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