As Michigan's anglers prep to head out for the 2025-26 trout fishing season opener, don't forget to get a license first. Everyone 17 and older who targets fish, amphibians, crustaceans and reptiles in ...

Three local fishermen take us to their favorite Northern Michigan fishing spots for bluegill, trout and salmon, sharing tips along the way for preparing a fresh catch feast. Fried Bluegill Recipe | A ...

Welcome to "Michigan Out-of-Doors." Thank you so much for joining us this week. Hopefully you had a great Memorial Day weekend, spent some time with friends and family, maybe did a little fishing, and ...

About 4,000 adult trout – up to 19 inches long – were recently stocked in two rivers and an inland lake in southeast Michigan, officials said. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources stocked the ...

The last Saturday in April is better than Christmas for Michigan trout fishers. “Opening day of trout season is an exciting day for anyone who fishes. It’s the day when streams that have been closed ...

LANSING, MI – Grab your waders, bait and tackle, it’s time to go fishing. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers that several of Michigan’s popular fishing seasons begin on ...

Anyone 17 or older fishing in Michigan public waters needs a license. 2025-26 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2026, and cost $26 for residents and $76 for non-residents. Trout season and ...