John Karakashian's Reports

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

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...

March 23, 2021

The river is low and clear at the moment, but we are getting some rain tonight and tomorrow.  There are fish throughout the system,...

March 18, 2020

We are still open for business....Shop hours are currently 7am to 5pm Sunday thru Thursday and 7am to 7pm Friday and Saturday We are in...

May 8, 2024

Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily We are still looking for some additional shop employees, so if you or someone you know might be interested...

November 10, 2025

Sorry for the delayed report!  I have been very busy on and off the river.  I have been guiding everyday while in the middle...

February 10, 2021

Shop Hours 9am – 5pm (Closed Wednesdays until March) Winter has tightened it's grip on us over the last week!!!  Fridge temps, snow and more...

February 27, 2025

Shop Hours 9am - 5pm Daily It has been a good old fashion Michigan winter the past couple months.  Exactly what we hoped for after...

June 17, 2022

This is going to be short and sweet.  The magical month of June is happening!!!  The river is low and clear, but running warm...

June 20, 2019

Shop Hours are 8am – 6pm seven days a week.  We have guides and lodging available…please call to inquire or book a trip/room –...

November 11, 2024

Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily It has been a very fun week of guiding the Pere Marquette River for fall steelhead!  Great conditions and...