Fishing
The Hiawatha National Forest offers fishing on more than 75 lakes and 600 miles of streams for a wide variety of warmwater and coldwater species.
Remember that fishing doesn't end when the snow flies! Ice fishing can be lots of fun, so explore the info provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR Ice Fishing Navigating away from US Forest Service page).
These activities are regulated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR Navigating away from US Forest Service page). The Michigan Fishing Guide is available wherever fishing licenses are sold.
For accurate information about fishing regulations in Michigan, anglers should review the current year’s MDNR fishing guide. The MDNR’s Guide is available at DNR Field Sites and online. It is important for anglers to understand the differences between hunting on state land versus National Forest land.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Inland lakes offer fishing for bass, pike, walleye, panfish and trout.
The Hiawatha National Forest offers fishing on more than 75 lakes for a wide variety of warmwater and coldwater species. Fishing is regulated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Michigan Fishing Guide is available wherever fishing licenses are sold.
River and Stream Fishing
Opportunities on streams range from brook trout fishing on small, spring-fed waters to salmon and steelhead fishing on large Great Lakes tributaries.
The Hiawatha National Forest offers fishing on more than 600 miles of streams for a wide variety of warmwater and coldwater species.
These activities are regulated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Michigan Fishing Guide is available wherever fishing licenses are sold.
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