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This e-newsletter is made specifically for students, parents and teachers. Expect to receive Fish Bites about four times each year and have your friends sign up, too!
 Can you name this species? Scroll to the bottom of the email to learn more!
Illustration by Joseph R. Tomelleri ©
- Fish breathe oxygen, not air. Their gills contain a network of fine blood vessels that diffuse the oxygen throughout the fish's membranes.
- Michigan’s oldest operating state fish hatchery is located in Harrietta (Wexford County) and was first opened in 1901. The Harrietta State Fish Hatchery mainly rears rainbow and brown trout as well as Atlantic salmon.
- Fish are abundant in most water bodies. There are over 33,600 described species of fish. It is the greatest species diversity than any other vertebrate group.
- Fishes have smaller brains, relative to their body size, in comparison to most other animals.
 Beginning Memorial weekend, Michigan DNR conservation officers will, “be on the lookout” for youth who are properly wearing their life jacket while on a boat, canoe, kayak or personal watercraft (such as a Jet Ski).
Youth who are “caught being safe” by a conservation officer will have the opportunity to receive a coupon that is valid for one free ice-cream cone or apple slices at participating McDonald’s locations in Michigan.
Being prepared for your boating trip is the best way to stay safe and have fun.
Visit the DNR website to learn more about boating safety and this summer – get caught being safe!
 Enjoy fishing during 'Three Free' Weekend!
The Department of Natural Resources will host ‘Three Free’ weekend – three great reasons to get outdoors and two full days when residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks, for free!
During the weekend, June 12-13, Free Fishing Weekend, Free ORV Weekend and the waiver of the Recreation Passport requirement all come together. Residents and visitors can fish both inland and Great Lakes' waters without a fishing license, ride 3,800 miles of designated routes and trails and the state's six scramble areas without an ORV license or trail permit, and access state parks and state-managed boating access sites without the purchase of a Recreation Passport. All other fishing regulations and ORV rules and laws still apply.
Looking for a youth virtual event? Register for the 4-H virtual derby on Free Fishing Weekend. Youth will be able to complete virtual fishing challenges and submit entries through the Goosechase app and will be awarded points for each mission that is completed. Top participants will be eligible for prizes or certificates. Youth participants (ages 5-19) do not need to be 4-H members. For more information and to register, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-youth-virtual-fishing-derby.
See if you can quickly get through our Fish Maze!
 In Michigan, common carp are found in the Great Lakes, large inland lakes and reservoirs, large and small rivers, swamps, canals and drains. They generally prefer shallow, muddy habitats with aquatic vegetation and they spawn during spring. The spawning and feeding behaviors of common carp increase the water turbidity by disturbing the bottom sediments. Common carp eat a variety of foods including plants, insects, crustaceans and other benthic species. Common carp should not be confused with invasive carp species such as bighead, silver or black carp.
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