Big South Branch Pere Marquette River
Oceana County, Michigan
Big South Branch Pere Marquette River is a Class I (self-sustaining wild trout) trout stream in Oceana County, Michigan. Approximately 52.2 miles of classified trout water. Species include brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, splake.
Stream Classification
Class I — Self-sustaining wild trout population
Regulations
5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15“ or greater. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling.; Tackle: Artificial lures and all natural bait types allowed. Aug 1–Nov 15: terminal fishing gear restricted to single-pointed hooks & jigs ≤½" from point to shank or treble hooks ≤⅜" from point to shank only when attached to artificial lures.; Season: Last Saturday in April through September 30th
Map & Directions
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Plan Your Trip to Big South Branch Pere Marquette River
- Weather forecast — check conditions before you go
- Review Michigan trout stream regulations for season dates and limits
- A Michigan fishing license is required — buy online
Data sourced from Michigan DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: April 1, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.