Frankfort anglers reported Chinook salmon, steelhead and lake trout catches. Meanwhile, the bite had slowed down and the fish ...

Lake whitefish in the upper Great Lakes are vanishing — not because they’ve stopped spawning, but because their young are failing to survive. In parts of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, harvests ...

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an angler from Sheboygan caught a 35-inch, 16-pound lake trout in 2023, and while its size is noteworthy, the real story here is its age.

It’s not just restricted to Lake Michigan — it’s everywhere.” Lily Carey is a freelancer. Originally Published: July 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM CDT ...

In all other waters in the state of Michigan, it is unlawful to fish for lake sturgeon. The 2025 Michigan Fishing Regulations provide detailed information related to lake sturgeon, the DNR said.