Pere Marquette River Fishing Report

Here's what's happening in Northern Michigan

July 2, 2025

HEAT WAVE

PERE MARQUETTE RIVER FISHING REPORT:
Not much has changed since my last report.  We’re still having a heat wave across the state.  The Pere Marquette River became warm last week with excessive heat that moved in throughout the week . The water temperatures were getting up there in the late afternoon and evenings.  These warm water temps once again put a damper on those who enjoy stomping around in the dark with layers of bug dope and headlamp on,  chasing after the Hex.  The upper stretches have been cooler in the mornings but once again heated up fast into the evening hours.  The river is also very low. We have seen small spurts of rain and storms come through the area but not enough to bring water levels up. Make sure if you venture out Trout fishing to use heavier tippet, and rods.  Play the trout fast and make a quick release. Check water temps on PMTU.ORG.  Hope everyone enjoys the 4th of July Holiday, be safe and tight lines !!!!

PIC:  (Above) Bob got this nice Brown, on a Dry before the water warmed up! RED BUD 2025! Happy 4th of July!

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

S.E. STREAMER

Watch Jeff tie the S.E. Streamer on his YouTube page https://youtu.be/GgbAVlXVxHI?si=NYvHGsGKNYQwASiW

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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!