Michigan
Pere Marquette River at Scottville
Location Snapshot
At Scottville, the Pere Marquette is a lower western Michigan river connected directly to Lake Michigan, giving the reach a strong migratory-salmonid character. Brown trout, rainbow trout, and chinook salmon are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04122500 · Direct monitoring location
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
42°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
3 mph NE
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 3 AM
Fog
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Fog
High 63°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Fog
High 62°F / Low 38°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Fog
High 69°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Brown and rainbow trout are in the mixed fishery on the Pere Marquette River at Scottville, a Great Lakes tributary.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Pere Marquette River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral anadromous streamer family. Not a salmonfly Hatch calendar.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for fly-presented salmon/steelhead water.
- Soft hackleGeneral swing-style family. Not an insect emergence claim.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Mason, Michigan
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Mason
Management Category
Great Lakes tributary trout river
Regulation Scope
Pere Marquette River at Scottville.
Regulation Summary
Pere Marquette at Scottville: MDNR Pere Marquette River trout and salmon rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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