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HGG-13-037 Oklahoma Ad 2013.indd 1 10/24/13 3:56 PM 2015 MICHIGAN FISHING GUIDE The Michigan Department of Natural – CONTENTS – Resources is committed to the Amphibians and Reptiles .................................................26 conservation, protection, management, use Angler Harassment Information...................................39 and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future Angler Rights On Public Streams .................................39 generations. Aquatic Invasive Plants and Animals ..................68-69 Boat Registration Information .......................................70 • • • Bow and Spear Fishing Regulations ....................20-21 The Michigan Natural Resources Common Terms .............................................................10-12 Commission (NRC) is a seven-member public Customer Service Centers ...............................................67 body whose members are appointed by Description of Inland Waters ........................................8-9 the governor and subject to the advice and Eat Safe Fish ........................................................................... 38 consent of the Senate. The commission conducts monthly, public meetings in Exceptions to General Regulations locations throughout Michigan. Citizens are by County ........................................................................ 34-38 encouraged to become actively involved in Fishing Seasons Chart..........................................................6 these public forums. For more information Fishing Tournament Information.................................70 visit michigan.gov/nrc. General Hook & Line Regulations ..............16-18 General Netting Regulations .........................................27 Great Lakes Commercial Fishing Nets ...................... 23 Have a photo that would look great on the Great Lakes Trout and Salmon ...............................22-25 cover of the 2016 Michigan Fishing Guide? Ice Shanties ......................................................................70-71 We’re looking for photos that focus on Inland Trout and places to fsh, not so much people or fsh Salmon Regulations .................................... 46-66 species themselves. If you’ve got one, email it County Listing of Lakes and Streams ........... 52-66 to [email protected] Gear Restricted Streams ..................................... 48-50 Inland Trout and Salmon Lake Regulations ...................................................................... 46 Inland Trout and Salmon Stream Report All Poaching Call Regulations .......................................................................47 Know Your Fish...............................................................42-43 800-292-7800 Lake Sturgeon Regulations .............................................19 Lawful Fishing Methods .............................................12-13 License Information and Requirements ......................................... 4 & 8 New regulations appear in red Major Regulation Changes .................................2 throughout the guide. Marked and Tagged Fish ..................................................43 Master Angler Information...................................... 40-41 A complete listing of regulations and legal Michigan-Indiana Bordering Lakes ............................ 30 descriptions are available on our website: Michigan-Wisconsin Boundary Waters ..............28-29 michigan.gov/dnr Native American Fishing ....................................................9 Parasites and Diseases of Fish ........................................71 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunities for Personal Flotation Devices ..............................................39 employment and access to Michigan’s natural resources. Both state and federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, sex, height, Railroad Rights-Of-Way.....................................................39 weight or marital status under the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 as amended (MI PA 453 and MI PA 220, Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, and the Americans with Seasonal Fish Mortalities ..................................................71 Disabilities Act). If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, Special Northern Pike and activity, or facility, or if you desire additional information, please write: Human Resources, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, MI 48909-7528 or Muskellunge Regulations. ...............................................18 the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Cadillac Place, Suite 3-600, 3054 W. Grand Blvd., Sylvania Wilderness Area ................................................ 30 Detroit, MI 48202 or the Division of Federal Assistance, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop MBSP-4020, Arlington, VA 22203. Unlawful Activities ....................................................... 13-14 Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus Cover image: Photo of angler on Muskegon River is courtesy of Amber LeClear. of angler on Muskegon River is courtesy image: Photo LeClear. of Amber Cover This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Statewide Regulations ...............................................32-33 REPORT ALL2015 MichiganPOACHING: Fishing Guide800-292-7800 1 MAJOR REGULATION CHANGES Major Regulation Changes - New regulations appear in red Michigan's Fight Against