John Karakashian's Reports

Pere Marquette River fishing reports for trout, salmon, and steelhead from Baldwin Bait & Tackle.

March 21, 2023

Shop Hours are 7am - 6pm Daily!!! It's been another good week on the river!!!  The weather was great, but then it was terrible over...

11-12-2018

The bite has been up and down, but I am seeing more smiles then frowns.  November is challenging on the Pere Marquette River, but...

September 6, 2022

Fall Shop Hours 7am - 7pm We are running at full throttle now chasing kings!  The whole crew is back guiding (except Donnie...he'll be back...

March 13, 2019

Things are about to get very interesting...warm weather, big thaw and rain in the forecast.  I am ready!!!!  But be careful wading and stay...

June 10, 2025

Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily June is here!!!  Hard to believe, but it's true.  The weather has been slowing down the hatches and dry...

April 2, 2023

Shop Hours are 7am – 6pm Daily!!! The river rose quickly after Thursday nights/Friday mornings rain, but it's starting to level out in the upper...

April 7, 2021

The shop is open 7am - 7pm daily!!!!  We are doing our best to keep product on the shelves; yet the supply chain is...

November 1, 2018

It is always good to give back and protect our beloved resource.  Thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday for the River...

October 14, 2025

Save the date - The Fall River Clean-Up will be Saturday - October 25...Please reach out to the shop (231-745-3529) ahead of time to...

April 6, 2026

Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily It's April and it feels like I have been chasing my tail and burning the candle at both ends....