Salmon Camp 2025
September 26 - September 28
Salmon Camp 2025
A tradition for 34 years!
September 26th through 28th 2025
While this is not a DCFF trip, you can contact Ralph Swallows at 502-836-8841, or programs@derbycityflyfishers.com
Friends-Fun-Fishing!
Everyone has had a busy year we look forward to hearing all of your stories around the fire. Don’t forget the bourbon!
Bring your big guns Kids! It looks like there’s plenty of food for our fishing friends. We’ll be hosting festivities again at the Bueter Compound at 3200 S. James Road, North of Baldwin Michigan.
Our target species, the Mighty King Salmon, will again be pursued in the wild and scenic Pierre Marquette River by anglers using fly rods and flies only. Following not only the letter of the law, but also in the spirit of the law.
Campsites are plenty but space for camper trailers, pop-ups, motorhomes, or whatever contraption you’re thinking of dragging up is limited. Availability for 8-campers, and 6-tents with electric access only. There are unlimited non electric sites where the first reserved, has first choice of location. There is limited access to water and power. No generators after 10:00 PM, or during the meal times. There are cabins available at Cloud-9 Resort (for those who don’t want to rough it for the weekend). Don’t delay in calling for a reservation at 231-745-3070 (they will go fast). We need a head count by September 1st as to prepare our menus.
Brian and Keith Bartram once again will smoke absolute pig heaven on Saturday night. Our usual suspects led by our own camp coordinator, will again prepare a super-duper up north breakfast on Saturday morning and a fantastic dinner Saturday night
The 24-hour camp fire tradition will continue, providing the backdrop for the usual hijinks, exchange of regional information, (mostly lies) recounted of the day’s adventures (again mostly lies) and permanently cementing friendships.
Enclosed areas for food service, fly tying, and other activities will be put up allowing the spirit of mentoring, and camaraderie to flourish once again. Classes for the proven fly patterns will be offered, as well as new experimental patterns. Along with classes for proven knots and rigging may be some new stuff too. We may even offer a class to help your casting prowess. Be sure to bring your tying stuff. You’ve got things to offer and to learn!
50/50 raffle this year will help cover the cost of new tent canopies,
Along with other raffles to tickle your fancy.
Check out the Facebook link-Salmon Camp Fishing Spot. Be sure to forward it to your friends. Remember: the founding concept of Salmon Camp is “this is too much fun to keep to ourselves.” And there is always room for “newbies”, no mater what your level of experience is.
Other Particulars
There is a 3-burner gas stove, gas grill, and a charcoal grill available on site for those wanting to prepare their own meals and specialties.
Showers with hot and cold water are on site, and all campers are encouraged to use them to control the fly, bear, and buzzard problems of the past.
The cost for Salmon Camp 2025 is $180.00
T-Shirts are $30.00
A Signed release form is required. Click here for a copy.
RSVP via phone, e-mail, or snail mail, so we don’t run out of BBQ sauce and eggs! Payment can be made in cash or check only (made out to John Bueter). NO CREDIT CARDS OR DEBIT PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Release forms are required and available upon check in with Tracy, or will be posted here once DCFF receives them. Further details, questions or requests: Contact John at 248-345-1402.
Recommended Equipment
Michigan all species fishing license
Big Dog Flyrod, 8-9-10 weight, and a spare is not unwise
Quality reel with super smooth drag
Sink tip line, indicator system, or chuck-n-duck system
6-12lb tippet
Lots and lots of flies, max size 4 single point hook.
Waders, boots, & wading staff
Hook hone, nippers, pliers, (hemostats are worthless here)
Big landing net. (17” handle max.)
Polarized Sunglasses
Flashlight, Lantern, Headlight (Very important)
Rain gear, weather appropriate clothing
Tent, Sleeping Gear, Personal Stuff
Don’t forget your bubba!
Lookin’ forward to fishin’ with ya!
Your Master of Salmon Mayem;
John Bueter
P.O. Box 577
Baldwin, MI 49304
Cell: 248-345-1402