You don't have to travel far or have a lot of gear – find fishing trip ideas

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man and two boys fishing on shore of wooded lake at sunset

We are reissuing this email to clarify the age requirement for a fishing license. To fish in Michigan, you need a valid fishing license if you are 17 years of age or older. The full, corrected email follows, and we apologize for any inconvenience. 


Bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed and sunfish – you don’t have to travel far or grab a lot of gear to pull in these popular panfish. The best part? All you need to get started is a little patience, your fishing rod, a bobber and bait, and some friends or family to share the summer fun. (Don’t forget that fishing license if you’re 17 or older!)

If you’re not sure where to go, we’ve got you covered …

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