Michigan fishing

Michigan expanded spearfishing access in 2026, opening more Great Lakes waters.

Michigan hunters and anglers face price hikes under Senate bills 276 & 277: base hunting, all-species fishing and new ‘complete license’ fees all rising, as the DNR targets more funding for conservation. Outdoor New

From Kalamazoo to the U.P., Michigan’s DNR stocked nearly 19 million fish, setting up anglers for one of the best fall fishing seasons yet.

Every April, the lines blur between chaos and fun in Michigan's waters—discover the thrill of smelt dipping and its unique local charm.

Mudsnails in a Michigan creek, this has now been the 6th time we have seen them in Michigan waters.

Arctic Grayling used to be in abundance in Michigan waters years ago. They started to disappear around 1936 by overfishing. Now researchers at Michigan State University are working to get them back to Michigan streams.

Grab the kids, put down the phones, grab a pole, and let's go fishing. And you won't even need a license.

Are you unsure of some of Michigan's fishing guidelines? You might want to read up just to be safe.