sport fishing

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians began an appeal of the decree in the fall of 2023.

Seasonal federal workers help control the eel-like, parasitic fish each year.

A small, dwindling percentage of the population — hunters and anglers — funds a huge chunk of fish and wildlife conservation in Michigan.

The Natural Resources Commission restricted steelhead harvest last year against DNR science. Some critics worry a small clarification this fall could tighten the screws even more.

It’s a banner year for salmon fishing on Lake Michigan. But the fishing is so good, it’s been causing problems for the car ferry in Ludington.

Research in Ontario could give us a better idea of how microplastics might affect small prey fish across the Great Lakes region.

Fish species like lake trout, walleye and perch have historically been reserved for recreational fishing. But a recent bill is trying to change that.

Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission is considering a new limit to the number of steelhead people can harvest. The proposal is causing a stir.

Two anglers keep winning fishing tournament after tournament, where the prizes range from expensive boats, to thousands of dollars of cash. But one day, it all comes crashing down when they’re caught cheating at a championship event on Lake Erie.

Two anglers keep winning fishing tournament after tournament, where the prizes range from expensive boats, to thousands of dollars of cash. But one day, it all comes crashing down when they’re caught cheating at a championship event on Lake Erie.