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You can go boating in Michigan on one of the state’s many freshwater rivers, great lakes, and reservoirs. Get more boating resources here.

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Fishing and Boating Events in Michigan

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Petoskey Stone Festival

Annual Event, Children and Family Fishing Pond at Barnes Park in Antrim County

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ReelFun Fishing at Walmart - Chesterfield

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with expert fishing tips from Fishing League Worldwide angler Jessee Dimaria at Walmart on Friday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and enjoy some ReelFun on the water this summer. Tes...

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ReelFun Fishing at Walmart - Grand Rapids

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with expert fishing tips from Fishing League Worldwide angler Bob Kowal at Walmart on Friday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to noon and enjoy some ReelFun on the water this summer. Test your c...

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