The survey nets captured good numbers of northern pike and smallmouth bass and light numbers of largemouths on Wolf Lake.

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

The season is allotted for Feb. 7 until the afternoon of Feb. 11, but will likely end sooner. Once a quota of six fish is reached or five fish are harvested at the end of one of the fishing days, the ...

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, ...

Michigan's Black Lake sturgeon fishing season begins Feb. 7 and is slotted for five days. However, it will likely end sooner, as last year's season ended in just 17 minutes.