Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premiere outdoor activities, Michigan fishing, for FREE!

This winter’s free fishing event is Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14.

All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out of state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply.

For many, the annual Free Fishing Weekend has become a tradition—a time to get together and have some fishing fun. While some may find time to reflect while fishing, there are no limits to variations on a great theme!

Michigan offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the world, with more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, over 11,037 inland lakes and 36,350 miles of rivers and streams. Included are 12,000 miles of trout waters, for which approximately 1,000 miles are considered Michigan’s finest blue ribbon trout mainstreams.

So grab a pole and your family and friends, and let’s go fishing!