Mason County · stream · order 6 river · ~590 cfs typical
Pere Marquette River
Stocked 10× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Pere Marquette River is a stream in Mason County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 19, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
78°
56°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
79°
68°
7 mph
24%
Sat
Rain
68°
63°
11 mph
59%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 19 | Brown Trout | 1,935 | 17.11" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 3,300 | 16.54" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 2,400 | 16.54" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 5,200 | 16.54" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 13 | Brown Trout | 2,700 | 19.52" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 3,500 | 18.41" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 2,499 | 18.41" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 5,399 | 18.41" | |
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 18.6" | |
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 18.6" | |
When does Pere Marquette River get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
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Nearby waters
- Pere Marquette Lake0.9 mi
- Lincoln Lake2.0 mi
- Lincoln River2.3 mi
- South Bayou4.4 mi
- Middle Bayou5.2 mi
- Burr Creek4.1 mi
- Hopkins Lake4.8 mi
- Big Sable River5.9 mistocked May 13, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Pere Marquette River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pere Marquette River?+
Pere Marquette River is stocked with Brown Trout in Mason County, Michigan, most recently on May 19, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pere Marquette River get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2025, stocking at Pere Marquette River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pere Marquette River?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Pere Marquette River?+
Pere Marquette River is a stream in Mason County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.