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

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

More than two dozen public access sites across the Upper Peninsula are being plowed and kept open for ice anglers.

With most of the statewide creel clerks done working for the year, updates for the report are very limited. Few anglers had been out, as strong, gusty winds coupled with rain and snow over the last ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every winter, a unique event unfolds on the frozen surface of Black Lake in northern Michigan. It's the state's lake sturgeon ...