What special fishing regulations apply at Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing)?

Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing) carries 3 special-regulation overlays that override Michigan's statewide 2026 rules, covering Steelhead and Chinook (king) salmon. One of them reads: "Flies-only artificial-only zone (M-37 to Gleason's Landing)." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing)?

Yes. Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing) is in Michigan, so a valid Michigan fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Pere Marquette River; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Michigan rules.

Do Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing)'s special rules replace Michigan's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Michigan's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Pere Marquette River by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Pere Marquette River?

Steelhead and Chinook (king) salmon have a water-body-specific rule on Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing), each linking to its full Michigan regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Michigan limits.

2026 regulation year

Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing) 2026 — Michigan Fishing Regulations

Michigan statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 4, 2026

Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing) carries 3 special-regulation overlays on top of Michigan's 2026 fishing rules — covering Steelhead, Chinook (king) salmon. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Flies-only artificial-only zone (M-37 to Gleason's Landing)
Source: Michigan special-water list

Per-species rules on Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing)

Steelhead regulations →
Flies-only, no-kill on portion; classic steelhead water
Chinook (king) salmon regulations →
Flies-only stretch + standard rule elsewhere

Official source

Michigan Department of Natural Resources publishes the authoritative 2026 Michigan fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Michigan Department of Natural Resources's emergency-order feed — check it before any Michigan trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing)?: Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing) carries 3 special-regulation overlays that override Michigan's statewide 2026 rules, covering Steelhead and Chinook (king) salmon. One of them reads: "Flies-only artificial-only zone (M-37 to Gleason's Landing)." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing)?: Yes. Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing) is in Michigan, so a valid Michigan fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Pere Marquette River; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Michigan rules.
Do Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing)'s special rules replace Michigan's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Michigan's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Pere Marquette River by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Pere Marquette River?: Steelhead and Chinook (king) salmon have a water-body-specific rule on Pere Marquette River (M-37 to Gleason's Landing), each linking to its full Michigan regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Michigan limits.

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