Ice conditions in good shape across most of the state. Here's a look at the Michigan fishing report on Jan. 23, 2026.

Will the Black Lake lake sturgeon fishing season again set a time record in 2026? We'll find out Feb. 7 when the season begins — and most likely also end. The 2026 lake sturgeon fishing season on ...

Every winter, a unique event unfolds on the frozen surface of Black Lake in northern Michigan. It's the state's lake sturgeon spearing season – an outing so brief that it often wraps up before most f ...

Ice on lakes across the state has deteriorated of late, although another cold spell is on the way. There's some good fishing ...

The season is allotted for Feb. 7 until the afternoon of Feb. 11, but will likely end sooner. Once a quota of six fish is reached or five fish are harvested at the end of one of the fishing days, the ...

A pair of Michigan lakes have been ranked among the 10 best ice fishing destinations in the United States, according to Fishing Booker. "The winter season opens up a whole new world for anglers, ...

Two lakes in Michigan have been named among the best destinations in the country for ice fishing. The lakes ranked on the “10 Best Ice Fishing Destinations in the US for 2026″ list by Fishing Booker.