Thursday, February 18, 2016
“Our steelhead fishery may be more famous outside of Ohio than it is among anglers here in the state,” said Steve Madewell as we waded into the frigid waters of the Grand River, fly rods in hand. With little snowmelt feeding the flow, the water was low, clear, and just above the freezing point. By the time the sun droppedTuesday, January 6, 2015
The Department of Natural Resources wants to remind everyone the annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15. That weekend, everyone – residents and non-residents alike – can fish Michigan waters without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply. MichiganFriday, July 11, 2014
In order to get public input on proposed regulations to expand Michigan's bass fishing seasons, the Department of Natural Resources has announced an online survey and public meetings throughout the state in July. For the past year the DNR’s Fisheries Division has been working with the Warmwater Resources Steering Committee (aMonday, February 3, 2014
Michigan’s fisheries are a big part of the state’s recreation, economic and environmental landscape, and managing those fisheries is no small task. The Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Fisheries Division takes a regional approach – dividing the state’s waters into seven management units –Friday, May 24, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers to prepare for the statewide catch-and-keep bass fishing season which opened Saturday, May 25. This season opener provides the perfect opportunity for anglers to partake in world-class bass fishing. In April Bassmaster Magazine produced their list of the 100 best bass lakes of 2013Friday, May 17, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources would like to remind anglers to get ready for the fishing seasons that opened this Wednesday, May 15. The Upper Peninsula seasons for walleye, northern pike and muskellunge; and the catch-and-immediate-release bass season for all Upper Peninsula waters including the Great Lakes, inland waters andThursday, May 2, 2013
Not too many states can claim to have two spots on any top 10 list. Michigan can, when it comes to the best bass lakes in the country, and that includes the No. 1 spot. The second annual list ranking the country’s best bass lakes has been released by Bassmaster Magazine. The list appears in the May issue, which hits newsstandsSaturday, April 27, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources would like to remind anglers to get ready for the opening of three fishing seasons this Saturday, April 27. The statewide trout season; the Lower Peninsula inland walleye, northern pike and muskellunge seasons; and the catch-and-immediate-release bass season for all Lower Peninsula waters includingThursday, April 25, 2013
Anglers and others interested in fisheries management in Michigan are invited to join the Department of Natural Resources at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 for “DNR Live: Fish” – a one-hour online forum designed to answer questions from the public about the state’s fisheries, fishing seasons and regulations.Wednesday, April 17, 2013
A tournament field of 100 fishermen were welcomed to Lake Erie by sunny skies, warming temperatures and monster walleye recently in the first Lake Erie Walleye Trail event of the season. It wasn't very long ago Lake Erie veterans were amazed by the early-season catches of tournament walleye anglers while trolling. It was thought in
