The Black River Lake Sturgeon Hatchery and Research Center is celebrating 25 years of conservation, research, and education dedicated to the recovery of Michigan’s lake sturgeon. Join the DNR, MSU and other partners in celebrating this milestone at Sturgeon Palooza on September 25!
The event will feature a reception, along with two showings of the Dinosaur Fishdocumentary followed by panel discussions. It is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Register for Sturgeon Palooza ►
All anglers 17 years of age and older are required to have a fishing license.
Northeast Lower Peninsula
Tawas/Au Gres: Windy conditions kept many boat anglers off the water. When anglers were able to get out, fishing was slow overall. Anglers targeting walleye averaged 0 to 4 fish per boat, while those targeting yellow perch also returned with low catches. Shore anglers at the mouth of the Tawas River and at the state dock in Tawas caught primarily largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and rock bass…