Pere Marquette River
★ Wild & Scenic🍃 Natural River🐟 TU Conservation
Lake / Mason Co. · 67 mi · Class Riffles
1,420CFS/ 3.83 ft
Above Optimal
→Stable
Optimal: 300–1000 CFS · USGS #04122500
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
67 mi
Length
Class Riffles
Difficulty
300–1000 cfs
Optimal
710 cfs
Avg Flow
650 cfs
Hist. Median
#04122500
USGS Gauge
National Wild & Scenic River · Michigan Natural River · Trout Unlimited Conservation

National Wild & Scenic River and Michigan Natural River, the Pere Marquette is a legendary steelhead and salmon fishery. The upper river features designated fly-fishing-only water, drawing anglers from across the country.

Trip sections
Upper — M-37 to Bowman Bridge, fly-fishing-only water
Middle — Bowman Bridge to Scottville, classic canoe camping
Lower — Scottville to Ludington, wide and gentle
Outfitters
Baldwin Canoe Rental
Full-service outfitter on the upper Pere Marquette
Pere Marquette Expeditions
Guided fishing and paddling trips
72-Hour Flow Forecast
NOAA NWPS
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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and trip sections may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level. If you spot an error, use the Improve This River button at the top of the page — your local knowledge is what makes this atlas accurate.