Fishing Reports

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

Argentina 2019

Current shop hours - 9am to 5pm everyday, but closed on Tuesdays…please feel free to contact the shop for current conditions!  231-745-3529 PM Steelhead Report Not much fishing going on right now.  It is bitterly cold with no break in the weather for the next 10...

March 17, 2018

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Just a very brief update from me this morning then I will “try” to post a more full report this evening sometime... it got very cold last night slowing the runoff and dropping the level up here by 6” and visibility...

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.  We still have very cold water...in the mid 30's for the time being, but the temps should rise over the...

April 16, 2019

We are hosting our spring river Clean-up this Saturday...April 20, 2019.  9am at the shop and 6pm at the pole barn for dinner...we will cover your car spot fees, dinner is on us, beer is flowing and river karma is available....please help us keep...

August 30, 2019

Sorry for the delay in reports.  It has been a very busy couple weeks for me.  Trying to get all the fall orders placed for the shop, tying flies to fill my boxes, hunting early kings; plus, my daughters first week in Kindergarten.  Anyways,...

September 20, 2019

Hey guys, just a quick post from the river to let you know I’ll be posting a full report sometime tomorrow... The river is in good shape top to bottom again now and we’ve been having lots of fun every day. Pools and runs (what...

September 24, 2019

Thank you to everyone that has been in our boats, shopping at the store and staying at the Motel BBT!  Your support is appreciated!!!  Our salmon season is in full swing right now, but the trout are eating eggs and streamers if you are...

September 29, 2019

Kameron had tomorrow and the next day (September 30 & October 1) open up last minute! Call the shop to grab these prime dates! 231-745-3529 All guide dates currently (As I type) available thru October 15th, our traditional end of Salmon season as the focus...

October 3, 2019

Just a quick update... the river is ripping high right now!!!!   Warning, please do NOT attempt to wade and only very experienced oarsmen should be on the river the next couple days.  I am sorry to break the news, but the truth hurts...

October 9, 2019

It has been an interesting week to say the least!  The BBT family lost a great man this week...Steve's father Stanley passed away a few days ago.  For more details please read Steve's report...https://fishbaldwin.com/2019/10/07/october-7-2019/ Fishing has been really good, however it's about to get much...