Fishing Reports

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

January 29, 2020 & Argentina 2020

Current shop hours are 9am - 5pm (Closed on Wednesday's until March). The clock is ticking, we are gaining daylight everyday and getting closer to our spring steelhead season.  I have been busy getting things prepared for the spring season and filling my fly...

December 24, 2019

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!  Thank you very, very much for the awesome 2019 and we are looking forward to 2020!!!!  I wish you all a happy and healthy 2020 and, of course, plenty...

December 17, 2019

Shop hours are currently 9 am – 5 pm Thursday thru Tuesday (Closed on Wednesdays.) There’s still time to get in on our incredible holiday gift certificate deal that’s ending on close of business December 24th! 20% off Gift Certificates!!!! These gift certificates are good...

November 26, 2019

Pere Marquette steelhead fishing has been up and down since my last report.  The bite has been directly correlated to the weather and water temps.  The water temps have been bouncing around the mid-30's to low-40's.  The river is currently in good shape with...

November 11, 2019

It has been a very interesting couple weeks.  Thank you for keeping me busy and out on the river.  As soon as the water level was getting to the perfect level and color, Mother Nature parked a cold front on us (and most of...

November 7, 2019

Hi guys, Just thought I’d post before the upcoming weekend. These “reports” always feel a little bit redundant to me these days as most, if not all, of the photos shown have already been published on social media, (Views available on our home page...

October 30, 2019

Hey guys, Sorry I didn’t get another post up before last weekend, but John did a nice job and beat me to it and now he has yet again! ? ? First off, the obligatory reminder! Our 23rd annual (I believe our first was in 1997...

October 29, 2019

River Clean-Up this Saturday....November 2, 2019 We will be meeting at 8:30 am at the shop to sort out float plans and hand out trash bags; then re-group for dinner between 6:00 - 6:30 (contact the shop if you can join us, so we have...

October 23, 2019

The time has finally come...time to "Turn the Page"!  Steelhead season is upon us and we are dedicated to pursuing them daily.  It was a great salmon season that was extended into overtime; due to the number of quality fish that remained in the...

October 21, 2019

Hey guys, Just a quick announcement first... If you’re interested in a great weekend that’s coming right up please join us on Saturday, November 2nd for our annual Fall River Cleanup! We (BBT) provide the garbage bags, car spots for those that need them...