Pere Marquette River Fishing Report

Here's what's happening in Northern Michigan

OCTOBER 6, 2025

RIVER IS EXTREMELY LOW

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PERE MARQUETTE RIVER FISHING REPORT:
The Pere Marquette River was low all summer, but now the water levels have reached an all-time record setting low!  Salmon fishing remains good throughout the whole river, despite the low, clear water.  Last week we saw another push of fresh fish enter the system. You can still find some fish in the pools and holes.  Because it’s been so warm, the majority of the Kings are on or around gravel.  Looks like the weather forecasters are calling for a little rain this week. Hopefully, they are wrong – Hopefully we see a lot of rain!  If we’re going to have decent fall Steelhead season, we’re going to need to get a lot of rain.  The fall color is starting to peak along the river. Even with this horrible heat wave the trees are starting to show their vibrant colors.  I would like to thank everyone who joined me for a great week on the river.  For those who are heading out for some fishing this week, good luck and tight lines.

PIC:  (Above) Scott with a nice fresh King from last week.

YOUTUBE: I’ve started a new YouTube page! Click on the link for some new videos and click the subscribe button. https://www.youtube.com/@OutfittersNorthJeffHubbard
LIVE FLY TYING WITH THE NORTHERN ANGLER:  If you missed it – I had the opportunity to head up to Traverse City to visit good friends Brian and Matt at The Northern Angler Fly Shop. Thanks to all who joined us on YouTube for the Live event. If you missed the live event, you can still watch the full video on the Northern Angler’s YouTube Page.
If you are ever in Northern Michigan stop by their shop and say “hi!” They have a great assortment of gear, tackle and fly tying materials. You can find them online at The Northern Angler

FLY OF THE MONTH

HUB'S HOPPER

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The Hub’s Hopper is more than a grasshopper, it’s a hunter. This is a great searching pattern. This fly will get their attention on a drag free drift or the twitch with its longer rubber legs. I usually fish this fly on a faster 6 weight rod.  Please go to my YouTube page, like and subscribe, and see the details on tying this great fly and others.  Thank you and Tight Lines!!

I am Jeff Hubbard. I grew up in West Michigan with a real love for the outdoors. After guiding in Alaska for a few years, I returned to my favorite rivers and streams, here in Michigan. Among these, the Pere Marquette River is my favorite by far. I have spent many years next to this great river in the town of Baldwin and have a great love for this great natural scenic river. I became a professional guide in 1998, and fishing still remains a real passion to me.

I’m a licensed USFS Special Use Permit holder and State of Michigan Permit holder.  This allows me to fish the whole water shed of the Pere Marquette River.  I am fully insured and CPR Certified. I run Full and Half Day Trips, Instructional, walk and wade, or float trips.

Always feel free to drop me a note if you have any questions or ideas!  Thank you for stopping by!