Don't forget that this weekend is free fishing in the state of Michigan!

Celebrate Michigan's world-class freshwater fishing on June 10 & 11, 2006. Michigan's Free Fishing Weekends are two special days when all fishing license fees will be waived for residents and outstate visitors alike on both inland and Great Lakes waters. All fishing regulations will still apply.

Click here for a list of Free Fishing Weekend events.

Free Fishing Weekend events are sponsored by many communities, businesses, and conservation and fishing clubs. Visit the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and Water Works Wonders for other great events!

PROJECT GO - Get Outdoors sponsored by the DNR is also going on the same time as free fishing weekend. GO-Get Outdoors celebrates outdoor recreation and the role it plays with improving the quality of life in Michigan. Whether biking, hiking, trail running, camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting or simply exploring nature, park and recreation facilities provide opportunities for every one of all ages and all backgrounds to enjoy the state's diverse natural resources. Participants can improve their health while supporting recreation opportunities.

Pass on the Fishing Tradition to a New Generation of Anglers

Experienced anglers who offer a child or young adult the chance to take their first fishing trip can provide a rewarding experience for all. People who fish tend to understand the natural aquatic network of plants and animals that help to sustain fish.

A day spent fishing can offer the opportunity for one generation to pass on their experience with a new generation of anglers.

Research shows that young people today do not have access to fishing opportunities that once enjoyed. Some of the reasons: living in urban or suburban areas where fishing access is not readily available, competition for time by an ever-increasing schedule of special activies, and too little time for unstructured leisure.

Taking "time out" by fishing can be a great way to offset some of the many challenges and stresses that we all seem to be faced with today. Sometimes just being some where away from the fast pace of life - even if just for a few hours - can provide a new perspective and a fresh outlook.

Have a Great Time With Friends and Family --
Plan Your Own Special Fishing Trip!