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Bass fishing is about as iconic a summer activity as eating hotdogs at baseball games and launching fireworks on the Fourth of July. It’s a time for warm, sunny days on the water, chucking baits and ...

Fall is one of the best times of year to catch a giant bronzeback. But it can also be one of the toughest times of year to locate fish, which makes covering water and being mobile the name of the game ...

" Ivo takes you shallow water fishing for smallmouth bass and talks about great techniques to help you land more fish! When ...

There’s no denying that smallmouth bass attract attention from anglers nationwide. From their beautiful patterns, aggressive strikes, and drag-peeling fights, it’s easy to see why. Smallmouth are ...

LANSING – Every spring for the last 15 years, Gene Gilliland and some friends have gone smallmouth bass fishing in Lake St. Clair in Southeast Michigan for a week. He and one friend travel from ...

Michigan’s magical waters have long been fishing destinations for first-time anglers and experienced fishermen alike. For vacationers that want to make the most of their time on the water, turn to the ...

Little Traverse Bay: Fishing pressure along the Bear River continued to decrease, with only limited reports of smallmouth bass and walleye. Some fish were caught later in the day using jig heads and ...

Michigan's 2025-26 fishing license is required for individuals 17 and older fishing in public waters. A free fishing weekend, waiving license requirements, will take place June 7-8. The 2025-26 ...