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Where to fish

Trout Trails

Biologist-verified great trout waters that are often lesser known.

Family Friendly Fishing Waters

Fishing locations that are easy to access and have a high likelihood of catching fish.

Inland lake maps

Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes. For about 2,700 of these, we have inland lake maps available.

Fishing locations by region

Explore the Fisheries management units. Each location lists great places to fish in that area of the state.

Fishing in state parks and forests

Find state parks and state forest campgrounds with access to fishing.

Boating access

Explore Michigan's boat launch locator, which includes fish species information for various waterbodies.

Campgrounds near trout fishing

Michigan has more than 130 campgrounds that are less then one mile from a designated trout stream or lake.

Fish stocking database

Find out when, where and what species we are stocking throughout the state.

Master Angler database

The Master Angler program includes more than 50 species for which you can compete for honors.

Weekly fishing report

This weekly report is intended to give you an idea of fishing conditions around the state.