Steve Fraley
Steve Fraley has been guiding the Pere Marquette since spring of 1992 and guiding full time both in Alaska and here since 1994. You can follow Steve's personal Facebook and Instagram accounts by clicking the small icons below...
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November 5, 2023
Hey guys, after taking a little time off and then getting back after it for a little bit I figure I am overdue for a report! Shop hours are currently 8am - 6pm daily and while we are fairly busy right now we do...
October 19. 2023
We are hosting our annual Fall River Clean-Up this Saturday, October 21st! We will meet at the shop at 8am to figure our float/boat or walk in assignments and all volunteers are welcome. Per usual we will provide the trash bags, cover the cost...
October 6, 2023
John's October 2nd report really does say it all in terms of conditions etc. so if you haven't read it, just click here! We have been continuing to grind it out in the mid and lower sections seeking quality over quantity and while it's...
September 28, 2023
We celebrated my business partner’s birthday last night so I slept in a bit today! Long story short, no time for a big report… (I’m doing this on my phone right now.)
Good news is that the fish are coming home now big time and...
September 22, 2023
Hey guys, short on time as usual but I wanted to get you another update before the weekend. Water conditions have not improved and as a result the fish continue to push into the system in small batches...
I haven't personably been upriver at all...
September 14, 2023
Hey guys, not much time this morning, but I wanted to give you at least a little update. You could pretty much read mine and John's last report and add a few more pushes of fish to it so a few of those few...
September 4, 2023
Somebody, please send us some rain! Seriously, 31+ years of running this river on the regular now and it's as low as I've ever seen it, but the Salmon are determined and are finding their way home in short burst and waves regardless... (Rain...
August 7, 2023
Hey guys, figured it was time for me to post something to let those of you that do not follow us (or me) on social media know that we are still around and open for business! 8am to 6pm daily, guides and motel rooms...
July 5, 2023 Water temp warning…
Hey guys, just a quick heads up on our current Pere Marquette River water temperatures if you plan to catch and release! Both John K and I cancelled/rescheduled our trips for this afternoon earlier today as the water temperatures are exceeding 68 degrees for...
July 3, 2023
Tomorrow not only marks our country’s 247th year of independence, but it also marks our 27th year in business here at BBT!
We opened our doors on July 4th, 1996 and only remain open because of all of you… Thank you so much and a...