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Surrounded by nearly one fifth of the planet’s fresh surface water, Michigan offers outstanding boating and freshwater recreation opportunities statewide. With more than thirteen hundred public boat launches and eighty two public harbors, residents and visitors enjoy easy access to lakes and rivers year round.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Family Friendly Fishing Guide highlights accessible fishing locations with strong catch potential across the state. Designed for families and beginners, the guide removes planning guesswork and helps create memorable fishing experiences in Pure Michigan throughout every season each year.
Michigan fishing regulations require anyone seventeen or older to purchase a valid fishing license before casting a line. Youth under seventeen may fish license free, but rules still apply, and assisting adults must be licensed during all fishing activities across the entire state year round.
Explore Michigan’s waterways using our interactive map featuring free kayak launches throughout the state. From Great Lakes shorelines to calm inland rivers, these launch points provide convenient access and invite paddlers to experience Michigan’s landscapes from the water on their next memorable kayaking adventure today.
