PINE RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MICHIGAN

Pine River


April 29, 2024

The Pine River in Michigan is a popular fishing spot for trout and steelhead. It is also a great place for canoeing, kayaking, and camping. Fishing tips include using dry flies or nymphs for trout and using spawn for steelhead. The best time to visit is from April to October, with temperatures averaging around 70°F in the summer and 50°F in the fall. Nearby activities include hiking in the Manistee National Forest, visiting local wineries, and exploring the town of Cadillac.



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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Dollar Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Westler Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Norman Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Gravel Pit Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Wawasee Public Fishing Area

Miller Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Permit

Adams Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pigeon River

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Steinbarger Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Kuhn Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

SOUTH BRANCH FROM FOREST BOUNDARY EAST OF HESPERIA AT WEST SECTION LINE OF SEC 22, T14N, R14W TO ECHO DRIVE IN SEC 6, T13N, R12W
Pere Marquette-White Watershed, Michigan
MAINSTEM TO FOREST BOUNDARY AT NORTH SECTION LINE OF SEC 2, T13N, R15W (1.5 MILES WEST OF HERPERIA)
Pere Marquette-White Watershed, Michigan
SOURCE IN SEC 21, T47N, R12W TO MOUTH AT WHITEFISH BAY
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
EAST BRANCH FROM WESTERN FOREST BOUNDARY (SEC 19, T46N, R6W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
MORLEY DAM IN T13N, R10W TO CROTON DAM POND IN T12N, R11W
Muskegon Watershed, Michigan
SOUTHEASTERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO NORTHWETERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO MOUTH AT LAKE MICHIGAN
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
ORIGIN AT CONFLUENCE OF OUTLETS OF FRENCHMAN LAKE AND CARP LAKE (SEC 26, T44N, R6W) TO WEST SECTION LINE OF SEC 30, T43N, R5W
Carp-Pine Watershed, Michigan
CROTON DAM IN T12N, R11W TO CITY OF NEWAYGO IN T12N, R12W
Muskegon Watershed, Michigan
KINGS ROAD BRIDGE (2 MILES WEST OF TOWN OF LUTHER IN T19N, R12W TO SLACKWATER OF THE STATE FISH WEIR IN T21N, R16W
Manistee Watershed, Michigan

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Magnus Park

Burt Lake State Park

Fort Mackinac State Historic Site

French Bay Natural Area

Wilderness Area Hardwood State Forest

Wilderness Mackinac

Mill Creek State Historical Park

Trout Lake Park

Fort Holmes State Historic Site

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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