Steve Fraley's Reports

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

September 14, 2023

Hey guys, not much time this morning, but I wanted to give you at least a little update. You could pretty much read mine and John's last report and add a few more pushes of fish to it so a few of those few...

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...

June 22, 2022

Hey guys, yep, I'm still kicking! ? Haven't been posting much because, quite frankly, I've had all my days blocked off for other things and I haven't been fishing "much". (Also, been taking "somewhat" of media break in this world gone mad that's about...

February 24, 2022

Hey guys, it's that time again and the fishing has been "good" to error on the conservative side albeit quite the adventure at times! Also, in some brief shop news, I want to take just a quick minute to welcome Jad Freeland to the...

September 4, 2023

Somebody, please send us some rain! Seriously, 31+ years of running this river on the regular now and it's as low as I've ever seen it, but the Salmon are determined and are finding their way home in short burst and waves regardless... (Rain...

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...

April 17, 2021

Hey guys, I said I'd post a more detailed report today, but I lied... Just discovered that I have Monday and Tuesday off so that'll give me more time to sit and write. The brief report from the river yesterday (Copied below.) sums it up...

April 24, 2023

Well... I'm just gonna start off with WOW, what a great season! Lots of great clients, lots of great group trips and a whole lotta fun... I had a couple of unplanned days off due to cancellations as did some others, but for the...

September 22, 2021

Well… I had a very nice person who was headed out with another guide this morning at the launch site take the time to thank me for all the reports over the years and it suddenly occurred to me… I’m not in Alaska any...

March 25, 2021

Hi guys! In the tradition of "We're in the middle of the season and have no time!" or, "We're burning the proverbial candle at both ends.", etc., etc..... I'm gonna follow suit with John and try to make this short! Our BIG NEWS is...