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Fishing In Michigan

• Attention Anglers: The Kalamazoo River from Marshall to Morrow Dam is closed to fishing and all other recreational use until further notice. Clean up will continue through the fall and most likely into the winter months.

• Managing Chinook Salmon in Lake Huron
The DNR plans to reduce Chinook salmon stocking in Lake Huron by more than half in 2012, compared to 2011 levels.

• Public Input and Review
--Public Comments for the Muskellunge and Norhtern Pike Management Plans and the Final Plans

• Lake Erie Management Unit Newsletter
The 2012 newsletter includes information on fish rearing, fish stocking, fish aging, VHS surveillance, and information on inland lakes, streams and rivers.

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Fishing Guide
Rules, Regulations, Fish Orders, Seasons and License Information

Photo of the 2011 Fishing Guide


In the Know

• Eat Safe Fish - Michigan Fish Advisory
Click here to learn about how to choose safe fish to eat, both when fishing and when grocery shopping.

• HELP!! I lost my fishing license...

• Free Fishing Weekend

• Asian Carp
Photo of Asian Carp


Spotlight
Meet Fisheries Staff

Photo of Eric Askam

Meet Eric Askam who works at the Harrietta Fisheries Field Office.

VHS Graphic, Link to VHS Web Page

Related Resources

• Aquaculture Facilities

• Charter Fishing Online Reporting

• Cultural or Scientific Collector's Permit

• Fish Stocking Database - Where the DNR stocks fish

• Fisheries Division Library (Publications and Apposite Resources)

• Inland Lake Maps

• Lake Sturgeon Public Observation

• MiSWIM (Surface Water Information Management System)

• Michigan Fish Atlas Maps

• Michigan Fishing Report System (sport fishery harvest and effort data)

• Michigan Recreation Boating Information System (MRBIS)

• Michigan Trout Streams Map PDF icon

• Michigan Wildlife Conservancy

• Public Waters Stocking Permit PDF icon

• Report Fish Kills

• Report Marked and Tagged Fish


Related Links
 •  Buy A License
 •  License Agents
 •  Educational Opportunities

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