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A man and two boys fishing on a pier on Pontiac Lake.

Fish Michigan

With thousands of miles of Great Lakes coastline, even more miles of rivers and streams, and nearly 11,000 inland lakes, Michigan is a perfect fishing destination. Don’t plan a trip without getting your Michigan fishing license!

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Plan your Michigan fishing adventure

Check out these helpful resources to plan your Michigan fishing trip — lake, stream, or Great Lakes, you decide. No matter what you’re targeting, Michigan fishing is an experience like no other.

A family fishing together along a boardwalk.

Family Friendly Fishing Waters

Find fishing locations that are fun and accessible for everyone in your family and add some unplugged outdoor fun to your family vacation this year! 

A young angler releases a fish.

Fishing and travel destinations

Find great locations to fish and explore across the state.

Woman and girl holding worms for fishing.

Retail Bait Shop Locator

Need live crawlers or minnows? Use this map to find licensed bait shops near your fishing destination and throughout the state. 

Female angler fishing the Detroit River from a pier.

Roadmaps to fishing the Great Lakes

New to fishing the Great Lakes in Michigan? These roadmaps can help you know where to go and when to target your favorite species.

A man fishing.

Trout Trails

Michigan is a top destination for trout fishing. Find some of the best waters for chasing trout — including some hidden gems — on Trout Trails.

Two people out fishing on a charter trip, in the foreground a woman is smiling while appearing to reel in a fish

Great Lakes Charter Fishing

Michigan has hundreds of charter fishing businesses throughout the state ready to head out on the water with your crew for a fun and memorable day of fishing.

 3,300 miles of Great Lakes shoreline. 11,000 inland lakes. 56,000 miles of rivers and streams. Fish? Too many to count.

Experience it for yourself when you buy a Michigan fishing license and hit the water.

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