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Fishing in Michigan

Michigan offers great fishing opportunities for anglers with more than 11,000 inland lakes, thousands of miles of Great Lakes shoreline, and numerous rivers and streams.

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MICHIGAN FISHING TIPS AND INFORMATION
ICE FISHING FOR BEGINNERS
ICE FISHING FOR BEGINNERS

Learn ice fishing basics, decide where to ice fish, and plan your next fishing trip.

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WHERE TO FLY FISH
WHERE TO FLY FISH

Get started with fly fishing tips for locating the best places to fly fish.

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FISHING LAKES AND PONDS
FISHING LAKES AND PONDS

Learn the importance of structures for the best freshwater fishing in lakes and ponds.

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