https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-fishing Michigan Fishing en-US Copyright Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:14:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-29/michigan-dnr-says-wildlife-division-is-being-held-together-by-duct-tape-and-a-dream The department's revenue relies heavily on hunting and fishing licenses. These fees haven't increase since 2014 and are controlled by the state legislature. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:14:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-29/michigan-dnr-says-wildlife-division-is-being-held-together-by-duct-tape-and-a-dream Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/climate-change-is-shrinking-fish-in-michigans-inland-lakes-study-finds Fish in Michigan's inland lakes are shrinking because of climate change, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:10:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/climate-change-is-shrinking-fish-in-michigans-inland-lakes-study-finds Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-31/new-reef-rocks-the-saginaw-bay Officials say the newly constructed freshwater reef off the coast of Channel Island will create spawning habitats for native fish species and foster resilience in their populations. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:08:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-31/new-reef-rocks-the-saginaw-bay Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-08/state-house-republicans-introduce-bill-to-raise-cost-of-fishing-licenses There's concern that without a revenue increase, the state's fish stocking programs, which include species like salmon, steelhead and walleye, will be reduced. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:16:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-08/state-house-republicans-introduce-bill-to-raise-cost-of-fishing-licenses Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/thousands-of-sturgeon-released-into-mid-michigan-rivers Around 7,000 sturgeon were released into the waterways of the Saginaw River system on Friday in an effort to replenish the threatened species. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:41:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/thousands-of-sturgeon-released-into-mid-michigan-rivers Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-15/fish-stocking-puts-nearly-19-million-fish-in-state-waterways Officials say the influx of fish will help replenish resources and create more supply for the upcoming fishing seasons. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:53:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-15/fish-stocking-puts-nearly-19-million-fish-in-state-waterways Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-22/alpenas-51st-brown-trout-festival-returns-with-big-catches The 51st Brown Trout Festival returned to Alpena, bringing big fish, concerts and activities to the city of Alpena. The week-long festival brings nine tournaments for anglers to choose from. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:27:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-22/alpenas-51st-brown-trout-festival-returns-with-big-catches Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-04/at-omer-suckerfest-local-fishing-tradition-continues-in-michigans-smallest-city Fishing for suckerfish is a long-standing tradition in Omer, the smallest city in Michigan, and a local festival aims to keep that tradition alive. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:20:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-04/at-omer-suckerfest-local-fishing-tradition-continues-in-michigans-smallest-city Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-14/we-are-all-part-of-this-failure-how-fisheries-and-wildlife-management-in-michigan-is-going-broke A small, dwindling percentage of the population — hunters and anglers — funds a huge chunk of fish and wildlife conservation in Michigan. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:51:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-14/we-are-all-part-of-this-failure-how-fisheries-and-wildlife-management-in-michigan-is-going-broke Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-05/fishing070524 According to data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, 180,033 people purchased their fishing license for the first time and 807,573 licenses were purchased in total from June 2023 to June 2024. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 17:57:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-05/fishing070524 Masha Smahliuk