Though Manistee's fishing was hit or miss, pier anglers reported steelhead and brown trout bites when the weather permitted in Frankfort.

Check out Michigan’s Trout Trails — biologist-verified trout waters that are often lesser known. This map includes detailed descriptions and photos for each site, as well as information for area ...

Researchers at Michigan Technological University are partnering with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division to conduct a survey and interviews to gain information about angler ...

Michigan's 2026-27 fishing season doesn't open until April 1, but anglers can get ready for the season by purchasing a fishing license now, state officials said. The Department of Natural Resources ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has wrapped up its annual surveys of Great Lakes fish populations, gathering ...

A Michigan man has been fined $1,700 for illegal fishing activities on Lake Erie in the Canadian province of Ontario. John Brooker of Belleville pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice to using ...

LANSING, Mich. — New legislation is aiming to provide Michigan's disabled veterans with lifetime hunting and fishing licenses. If signed into law, Senate Bill 821 and House Bill 5687 would create a ...

Fried fish, fish fries, and waterfront tables make these Michigan lakeside stops easy picks when you want a casual meal with ...

Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy is growing, but not as fast as it is for much of the rest of the country. The US Bureau of Economic Analysis has released data from 2024 on the outdoor industry.

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 ...

The water level of Beaver Lake is low but milder weather has warmed the water a bit, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Little rainfall and power generation at Beaver Dam cause the water level to ...

BEAR LAKE — Leland girls basketball racked up at least 25 steals to lead the Comets to a Division 4 girls basketball district final with a 45-26 win over Bear Lake. “We picked it up in the second ...