Steve Fraley's Reports

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

May 10, 2024

Hey guys, John just posted a new report on Wednesday if you missed it, but it's been a minute for me as well so I'll share a little too! First and foremost, a huge thanks to everyone that took a little time out of...

April 30, 2024

Please join us this Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 9am for BBT’s 27th annual Pere Marquette River spring cleanup!!  Please call the shop to let them know you’re coming and with how many others if you can so that we can be better prepared (231...

April 24, 2024

Hey guys, just thought I'd toss up a quick report before the big opener weekend. Right now, it looks as though it may be a bit of a wet one, but warm for most of it and that's not a bad thing at all...

April 8, 2024

Hey guys, sorry, this one will be short again... I've just had a few inquiries about reports and thought I'd better post something. John did a fine job in his April 1 report if you haven't seen it and the truth is I haven't...

March 24, 2024

Hey guys, just a quick one from me as it's been a while and, quite frankly, I've been trying to hold off for better news. The stuff that you need to know is that the water is basically low and clear again and there...

March 6, 2024

New shop hours! 8am to 6pm Monday thru Thursday & 7am to 6pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday (231) 745-3529 We got some rain! (Yay!) Had a pretty good storm system move thru late Monday into the morning hours of Tuesday and got some much-needed flow...

February 22, 2024

Alert! We will be closed on Monday, February 26th for a BBT team building river exercise! Hey guys, just a quick little update as once again, it's been a while! Unfortunately, I have not been out nearly as much as anticipated since last report with...

BBT Christmas Special!!

Heck, I almost forgot to post this again at all this year and it's been going since Thanksgiving or December 1st I believe... In short, have you, or anyone you know, been contemplating a new rod, reel, waders, fly line, jacket, etc. or even...

November 30, 2023

Winter hours are in effect! (9am - 5pm daily) Please call between these hours to book a guide trip or motel room, ask a question or, to place an order... Thanks so much for your continued support!!! (231) 745-3529 Hey guys, just a quick hello...

November 5, 2023

Hey guys, after taking a little time off and then getting back after it for a little bit I figure I am overdue for a report! Shop hours are currently 8am - 6pm daily and while we are fairly busy right now we do...