Go fishing

Blue Water Area Thumbcoast

 It's a shore thing! ► 

Winter fishing along Michigan's Thumbcoast is a rewarding adventure, with the St. Clair River and lower Lake Huron offering prime spots to cast a line. Embrace the crisp air, enjoy the calm and experience the thrill of reeling in a winter catch along Michigan's iconic sunrise side.

Brighton Howell Area

 Up north without the drive ► 

Head out onto the ice on over 160 public lakes within the Brighton Howell Area. Bundle up to cast your line in the water for a chance to hook a trophy-size catch.

Cadillac

 Tight lines in all seasons! ► 

Cadillac area lakes and rivers offer the best variety of inland fishing throughout northern Michigan. Lakes Cadillac, Mitchell and Missaukee and the Pine, Manistee and Pere Marquette rivers are well-known as premier fishing destinations.

Clare County

 Explore Clare County fishing ► 

With 86 lakes and rivers, 3,900 acres of open water and 330 miles of rivers and streams, Clare County fishing opportunities are everywhere. Stay with us and explore our area and our waters!

Flint and Genesee

 Explore Flint & Genesee ► 

With more than 70 lakes and miles of rivers, the Flint and Genesee area is a haven for fishing enthusiasts. Public access sites and docks throughout the county make fishing for a variety of species easy and accessible.

Gaylord

 Gaylord is “all outdoors” ► 

With over 90 inland lakes and the headwaters of five major rivers, Gaylord is your water wonderland! Along with offering outstanding boating and kayaking opportunities, our waterways are an angler’s paradise in every season.

Grand Rapids

 Explore the Grand outdoors ► 

Grand Rapids is home to 50-plus fishing lakes and rivers just minutes from the city center, so you can enjoy a night on the town after a day on the water.

Grayling

 Find your outdoor adventure in Grayling ► 

Winter fly fishing can be a unique and rewarding experience despite chilly temperatures. The scenery is stunning, with snow-covered banks creating a serene backdrop.

Houghton Lake area

 REEL fun with a great catch! ► 

Fish Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake or Lake St. Helen for a chance to win great prizes!

Jackson

 Experience Jackson’s outdoor opportunities ► 

Jackson County is home to more than 100 lakes, fish-stocked waters and public boat launches. From rainbow trout to bluegill and catfish, you’ll find a great catch!

Keweenaw

 Explore Keweenaw fishing ► 

Adventure north to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Lake Superior is calling anglers seeking deep, cool, fresh waters. Explore secluded inland lakes, warm communities and raw wilderness.

Manistee County

 Big lake and river fishing ► 

Manistee County is the perfect sport fishermanʼs winter escape, and open waters create year-round opportunities. Top inland lakes, perfect for ice fishing, include Portage Lake in Onekama, Bear Lake in Bear Lake and the southern portion of Manistee Lake in Manistee. Great rivers for fishing include the Big Manistee, Pine, Betsie and Little Manistee.

Marquette

 Plan your Marquette adventure ► 

From Lake Superior to many secluded wilderness lakes and streams, Marquette County is an angler’s dream. Whether it be fly, ice or freshwater fishing, you’ll be hooked in any season.

Mount Pleasant

 Unwind and unplug in central Michigan ► 

Reel in the excitement of outdoor adventure this winter while fishing on the Chippewa River or ice fishing on surrounding lakes. Unwind in Mt. Pleasant as you take in the beautiful winter scenery of central Michigan.

Muskegon County

 Explore Muskegon Outdoors ► 

Muskegon County is a top destination for freshwater fishing year-round. Enjoy Lake Michigan, frozen inland lakes, streams, ponds and the Muskegon River, a favorite for anglers seeking memorable catches.

Oscoda

 Find adventure in Oscoda ► 

Fishing in Oscoda can deliver an experience of a lifetime. Here you will find a variety of inland lakes and streams and the Au Sable River, which are home to trout, salmon, walleye and perch. Explore the Oscoda region and capture trophy fishing experiences.

Sault Sainte Marie

 Find your next adventure ► 

No matter what Mother Nature throws at us, there are plenty of fishing opportunities within an hour’s drive of Sault Sainte Marie.

Silver Lake Sand Dunes - Hart

 Experience Silver Lake dunes ► 

Experience fishing on either side of the dunes in our inland lakes or Lake Michigan.

South Haven

 Find your escape ► 

Cast your line in the Black River, or try your luck ice fishing on one of Van Buren County's many inland lakes this winter.

Southwestern Michigan

 Ice fishing paradise ► 

When ice covers our 40-plus public-access inland lakes, drill a hole and drop a line to the hungry fish below. Seasoned anglers say our bluegill, walleye, perch and northern pike taste even better when pulled from our icy waters. See for yourself.

Traverse City Region

 Your next adventure awaits ► 

Many regard the Traverse City region as one of the world’s finest freshwater fisheries. Surrounded by Lake Michigan, small inland lakes and rivers, it’s the ideal destination for catching walleye, smallmouth bass, salmon and steelhead.

The Upper Peninsula

 Upper Peninsula fishing destinations ► 

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of ice fishing on one of the 4,300 frozen inland lakes or the ice-covered bays of lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior. Anglers rave about the delicious cold-water catches, including walleye, whitefish, northern pike, rainbow and lake trout, perch and more.

West Branch

 Make West Branch your next adventure! ► 

We go from “Fish on!” to “What’s for supper?” in West Branch. #Live Happy