Ice is starting to form on lakes across the state, but nothing substantial just yet. On the rivers, good steelhead reports.

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

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 ...

The past week has been very windy, which has limited many anglers’ opportunities to get out. This has resulted in limited reports on fishing for this week. Make sure to get out while the weather is ...

Gun hunters report mixed results; fishing pressure light. A look at the Michigan fishing and hunting report on Dec. 1, 2025.

Michigan offers plenty of fishing opportunities, boasting thousands of inland lakes. State law outlines fishing rights on public lakes and streams. Private property along lakes may be off limits. If ...