Michigan has been celebrating Free Fishing Weekend every year since 1986 to promote awareness of the finest fishing Michigan has to offer and the state’s vast aquatic resources.
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Two people bundled in winter gear pull a fish from a hole drilled into lake ice.
Get outdoors and enjoy time with family and friends during winter Free Fishing Weekend, Feb. 18-19. On those two days, everyone – residents and non-residents alike – can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply.
During this weekend, the DNR will waive the regular Recreation Passpor…
