Pere Marquette River Fishing Report

Here's what's happening in Northern Michigan

July 28, 2025

WATER IS AT AN ALL TIME LOW

pere_marquette_river_brown_trout
PERE MARQUETTE RIVER FISHING REPORT:
The Pere Marquette River is officially at an all-time low.  After 25 years on this river, I don’t recall seeing the water levels this low.  We have had low water in the past, but nothing like this.  The trout fishing is getting tougher with the low water.  I didn’t see much action this past week. We had only a few fish willing to make the effort to take a fly. It was a short week guiding, due t0 the warmer weather and lower water . . . and lack of bite. I decided to move my end of the week trips. We will see if things change next month and hopefully we get some water in the river.
I want to thank everyone who joined me for a great Trout season!  Even with the lack of bugs and the heat waves, the fishing was pretty decent.  The spring Streamer fishing was good along with Dry Fly fishing in June and early July.  Once the heat and and lack of rain became an issue, the fishing was tougher with shorter bite windows.  If you do get out, make sure to watch those water temps and please rope up on tippet size.  Try not to stress the fish too much.  We need to protect this wild fishery!

PIC:  (Above) Joe is a champion with this early morning dry fly eater.  His personal best.  Nice job Joe!!

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

hubs_hopper_fly_pattern

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!!

Learn More About booking a trip with Outfittersnorth

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!