John Karakashian's Reports

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

September 17, 2024

Shop hours are 7am – 7pm daily!!! Not much has changed since my last report.  The river is LOW & CLEAR; with no rain in...

September 22, 2022

Shop Hours are 7am - 7pm daily The river is still low and clear, but there is and has been some scattered showers over the...

March 27, 2019

Spring is slowly peeking out!  I spotted my first robin a couple days ago and the fish are starting to spawn a little more....

March 10, 2021

Shop Hours - 8am to 6pm everyday!!! Spring has sprung!!!  We have lost most of our snow pack in the woods and the river 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...

March 11, 2024

Shop Hours - 8am to 6pm Monday thru Thursday & 7am to 6pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday March is here and we are busy chasing...

September 21, 2025

Shop Hours 7am to 7pm Daily Last week felt like June everyday on the river, not mid-September!  Warmer then normal and no rain, but that...

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...

June 27, 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 –...

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...