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Fishing In Michigan

• Public Review Sought on Brook Trout Daily Possession Limits for Upper Peninsula Streams
The Department of Natural Resources' Fisheries Division is asking for public input on potential changes to brook trout daily possession limits for Upper Peninsula streams.

• Public Review Sought on Michigan's Muskellunge Regulations
The Department of Natural Resources' Fisheries Division is asking for public input on the management of muskellunge in Michigan by reviewing some proposed regulations.

• Public Review Sought on Michigan's Northern Pike Regulations
The Department of Natural Resources' Fisheries Division is asking for public input on the management of northern pike in Michigan by reviewing some proposed regulations.

• 2011 Fisheries Division Accomplishments Report PDF icon
This report highlights the various activities of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Fisheries Division during 2011, including all programs and work completed in an effort to maintain and improve Michigan's fishery.

• Lake Michigan Salmon Stocking Proposals
Lake Michigan Salmon Stocking strategies and options are available to read.

• 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.

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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
VHS Graphic, Link to VHS Web Page
Photos, Press Releases, Angler Info,
Wholesale Bait Info, Retail Minnow
Dealer Info, and VHS Updates

Public Service Announcement (Media Viewer Required)

Related Resources

• 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

• Private Fish Farms

• Public Waters Stocking Permit PDF icon

• Report Fish Kills

• Report Marked and Tagged Fish


Related Links
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 •  License Agents
 •  Educational Opportunities

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