Reel in Michigan's Fisheries, October 2017 edition

Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 10/27/2017 04:00 PM EDT
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A river surrounded by fall foliage in autum.

October 2017
Check out this fall's stories below!

Crawford County's Jones Lake should be calling your name next summer
Just 14 miles northeast of Grayling you'll find a small, 43-acre lake, which might offer you a unique fishing experience. But there's a catch - you can't go until next summer!

Read the whole Jones Lake story online!

Biologist holding northern pike caught during Jones Lake survey
Access site at Gull Lake

Gun & Gull Lakes - plenty of large-lake fun for those in Southwest MI
There are two large inland lakes in southwest Michigan, both of which offer plenty of fishing opportunities! Interested in walleye, bass, smelt and steelhead? Then keep reading!

Read the whole Gun & Gull lakes story online!

Love bluegill? Check out U.P.'s Rockland Pond
Located just one-half mile south of the village of Rockland (Ontonagon County), this waterbody is a small spot with plenty of bluegill fishing opportunities.

Read the whole Rockland Pond story online!

scenic shot of Rockland Pond

Kayak fishing offers quiet experiences for U.P. anglers
Many parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula have seen a recent increase in kayak sport recreation, whether it's for leisure paddling, wildlife watching or casting a line. When it comes to fishing, this type of activity offers local fisheries managers unique opportunities to entice kayakers to visit smaller lakes throughout the region. 

Read the whole kayak fishing story online!

woman sitting in kayak