Steve Fraley's Reports

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

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...

August 26, 2020

We are still looking for shop help. Full or part time (Great way to get some new gear! ;^) positions are available... Stop in for an application or e-mail a resume to [email protected] if interested!  First pic (4:35am today) = the second (8am today) and rising!...

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...

November 4, 2022

Hey guys, long time, sorry... After my last report I took some time off as stated therein and have stayed pretty busy since. As John said in his report (If you haven't read it, you should! Click here.) our heartfelt thanks goes out to...

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...

March 13, 2021

03/13/2021 - 6:00am update to below: NEWS FLASH! We have two guides that opened up for Sunday. John Robinson and Kam, Donnie has the 16th, 20th - 24th, 27th & 28th. Kam also has the 23rd and 25th... The water was clearing rapidly in the...

September 28, 2020

Well... The fish showed up! (Pretty much the same day I posted my last report in the am.) This year is apparently very much like one we had about ten years ago and they simply showed up late. If you were here early and...

September 29, 2022

If a picture speaks a thousand words; I'm goanna go ahead and speak just a few with a bit of a photo dump from this past week and that's just a sampling of what's been going on. ? You'll need to read my last report...

September 8, 2022

Hey guys, quick note, I have a client who has to cancel September 13th, so if anyone is interested in picking up this prime date just give the shop a call. (231) 745-3529. (9/9/2022 morning edit. This date has now been filled. Thank you!)  Nothing...