The Michigan fishing season starts on April 1, and licenses are available for purchase.

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 ...

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 ...

Michigan's fishing season begins on April 1. Anyone 17 years or older is required to have a fishing license to fish in Michigan. Michigan will host a free fishing weekend on June 7-8, during which ...

The Michigan trout season starts April 26. Walleye and northern pike also can be targeted in the LP. What you need to know about licenses in 2025.