Senior Annual (residents 65 and over or residents who are legally blind): $11.

If the information on the DNR Sportcard from a previous year is still accurate, it can continue to be used.

DNR Sportcards are issued to non-residents, minors or individuals without a valid Michigan Driver’s license or State I.D.

Michigan’s annual fishing license is valid from March 1 through March 31 of the following year.

A license is required when targeting fish, amphibians, crustaceans and reptiles.

You can fish if you are under the age of 17, but you must observe all fishing rules and regulations.You must have a fishing license if you are 17 or older.Violating a Michigan fishing regulation can result in fines ranging from $50 to $3,500, or even jail time for severe offenses.īefore you cast your reel, here’s what you should know about fishing licenses, regulations and reports in Michigan.

Whether you’re a beginner angler or a seasoned professional, it’s important to stay up to date on fishing regulations before you head to the shore or sea. Fish caught during official in-game competitions will not count.Anglers gear up each Michigan fishing season to traverse the state's waters, which teem with 154 species of fish including trout, salmon, walleye, blue gill and bass.

As you catch bigger fish you can edit your entry on the entry form. We will also post a link to the Entry Form and Standings Page at the start of the Event. The weight and screen shots of each of your biggest fish need to be put on the Entry Form withing an hour of the fish being caught. Kayaks may be used during this competition. You can use any tackle/lures/bait you like however, X-Series equipment or lures are NOT allowed. At the start of the event we will post a code to be typed in the chat window when you take your screen shot. Take a screen shot of your fish in your hand with the full UI. The biggest fish of each species caught during the event time may be entered. We will be fishing in Michigan (Saint-Croix Lake) for Blue Catfish, Sturgeon, and Northern Pike. The event will start Saturday, January 27th 12:01 pm EST and end on February 2nd at 11:59 am EST. We will be hosting another Community Event for the Fishing Planet Community (PC Only).

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