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Fishing
Fishing
Gather your fishing gear and head out to a new fishing spot or an old favorite. Find a place to fish and make sure you have your 2024 fishing license. Don't forget to refer to the 2024 Fishing Guide for current rules and regulations.
Michigan fishes
Identify Michigan's fish species, their habitat and how to fish for them.
Accessible fishing
Accessible fishing piers and easy-access waters across the state.
Learn to fish
Resources to help you get started fishing, including how-to videos and more.
Master Angler
Includes more than 50 species for which you can compete for honors.
Tagged fish
Learn how to report marked or tagged fish.
Tournaments
Learn about the Fishing Tournament Information System.
At work for you
Helping you discover, explore and enjoy Michigan's world-class fishing and the aquatic habitats that make it possible. Learn how we manage Michigan's fisheries for current and future generations.
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Once per month updates about fishing in Michigan, including connections to resources and opportunities.