There are "about 4-5 months of cold winter weather where the lakes freeze over enough to get some quality ice fishing in," ...

Want to fish for free this weekend in Michigan? All you need is a fishing rod and bait as the state celebrates its second free fishing weekend of the year, waiving the need for fishing licenses for ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources offers vital advice if you break through the ice. First, stay calm and don’t ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ winter free fishing weekend is just ahead, offering residents and visitors a chance to get out and try the sport without purchasing an annual license. The ...

Michigan's Black Lake sturgeon fishing season begins Feb. 7 and is slotted for five days. However, it will likely end sooner, as last year's season ended in just 17 minutes.

Lake St. Clair ranks third on Fishing Booker's list of 18 best fishing lakes in the U.S. The lake is known for its bass, muskie, pike, and sturgeon fishing. Fishing Booker recommends hiring a guide or ...

Michigan's fishing season begins on April 1. Anyone 17 years or older is required to have a fishing license to fish in Michigan. Michigan will host a free fishing weekend on June 7-8, during which ...

Ice conditions in good shape across most of the state. Here's a look at the Michigan fishing report on Jan. 23, 2026.

Michigan's 2025-26 fishing license is required for individuals 17 and older fishing in public waters. A free fishing weekend, waiving license requirements, will take place June 7-8. The 2025-26 ...

The traditionally shortest fishing season in the State of Michigan – the one for Black Lake sturgeon - will open Feb. 7.