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Everything You Need to Go Fishing in Michigan

  • It’s so easy to get started with fishing in Michigan. Here’s a checklist of what you need:

    • Choose your company. Do a solo outing, grab some friends for some fishing fun or make it a family trip.
    • Buy your fishing license. If you’re a Michigan resident, you can get an annual license for just $26.
    • Pick up some gear. It doesn’t have to be expensive. Some basic rods and reels, hooks, sinkers, bobbers and baits are all you need.
    • Decide where you want to go. Fish your local lake, book a charter on one of the Great Lakes or plan a trip to a special stream.
    • Think about what species you want to fish for. Do some bobber fishing for panfish, throw lures at bass, target walleye or fall in love with something else.

Resources

Resources to help you get started

  • Family Friendly Fishing Waters icon Family Friendly Fishing

    Xổ số trực tiếp thành phốFishing spots that are family friendly, easy to access and have a high likelihood of catching fish.

  • weekly fishing report icon Weekly Fishing Report

    Xổ số trực tiếp thành phốThis weekly report is intended to give you an idea of fishing conditions around the state.

  • license information icon License Info

    Information on who needs a license, how much they cost and where you can buy them.

  • fishing icon Fishing Home Page

    Visit the fishing home page for more information about fishing in Michigan.

  • Great Lakes icon Great Lakes Fishing Roadmaps

    Xổ số trực tiếp thành phốPrime fishing sites on the Great Lakes and times of year when great opportunities exist.

  • Trout Trails icon Trout Trails

    Xổ số trực tiếp thành phốBiologist-verified great trout waters with site descriptions, regulations and more.

  • icon for free fishing weekend Free Fishing Weekends

    Two weekends each year are designated as Free Fishing Weekend. No license needed!

  • kids fishing info icon Kid-Friendly Fishing Info

    Xổ số trực tiếp thành phốFind fun activities for kids and sign up for our Fish Bites newsletter, dedicated to kids.

General Fishing Information

Videos

Learn to fish videos

  • Fishing safety and etiquitte

  • Choosing the right equipment

  • How to: Fishing for Panfish

  • How to: Baiting Fish

  • How to: Catch and Release

  • Clean and care for your catch