Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend is Coming Soon
Two days twice a year, Michiganders can enjoy one of the state s premiere outdoor activities for free. I m talking about Michigan s Free Fishing Weekends.
This year anyone can fish for free on the weekends of February 13 & 14 and June 12 & 13.
According to the DNR, all fishing license fees will be waived for two days. A Recreation Passport will NOT be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites during Free Fishing Weekends. 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.
Outdoornews
January 28, 2021
Feb.1: Spring turkey application period ends
Feb. 1: Bobcat hunting season ends in Unit D
Feb. 1: Crow hunting season opens
Feb. 13-14: Free Fishing Weekend
Feb. 27: Permanent ice shanties must be removed from Lake St. Clair.
Banquets/Fundraisers.
Jan. 30: WTU Michigan West Deer Camp, 4 p.m., English Hills Event Center, Comstock Park. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.
Jan. 30: WTU Northern Michigan Deer Camp, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club, Gaylord. For more info call Fred Webber, 989-619-3481.
Mar. 6: WTU Michigan Deer Camp, 4 p.m., Radisson Hotel, Lansing. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.
Mar. 20: WTU Michigan West Deer Camp, 4 p.m., English Hills Event Center, Comstock Park. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.
Courtesy photo
The Kids Fishing Day Team announced the Kids’ Fishing Day at Camp 7 Lake Campground has been cancelled for 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 7,400 youngsters have participated in Kids’ Fishing Day during its 28 year history and the team is looking forward to hosting the event once again in June 2022, during Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend. “The Kids’ Fishing Day team is grateful to all of those who have donated fishing gear or money toward the event and will use those funds and gear for next year’s event. The KFD team asks everyone to stay safe in the meantime, so that together we can all look forward to next year’s Kids’ Fishing Day,” the group stated in a press release. Shown above are four happy youngsters with Smokey Bear at Kids’ Fishing Day 2012.