The Michigan fishing season starts on April 1, and licenses are available for purchase.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN — It’s officially fishing season in Michigan. Inland walleye, trout and northern pike fishing season opens ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the availability of 2026 fishing licenses, valid through March 31, ...

Anglers gear up each Michigan fishing season to traverse the state's waters, which teem with 154 species of fish including trout, salmon, walleye, blue gill and bass. Whether you’re a beginner angler ...

LANSING, Mich. — A world-champion angler now has a state record under his decorated belt! Scott Smith from Adrian was fishing on Lake St. Clair on April 25 when he snagged a white perch, according to ...

Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season starts April 1 and licenses are available for purchase now. They’re valid through March 31, 2027. Licenses can be purchased at ...

A pair of Michigan lakes have been ranked among the 10 best ice fishing destinations in the U.S., according to Fishing Booker. "The winter season opens up a whole new world for anglers, especially ...

Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Michigan angled his way to stardom on the pro bass fishing tour. With 25 career BASS tournament series wins and more than $7 million in earnings, he is widely regarded as ...

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 ...

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 ...