For the 25th year in a row, Michigan is offering a free fishing weekend statewide. This Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13, Michigan will host a family-friendly fishing weekend to allow children (and adults!) the opportunity to perfect a hobby. And — the weather is looking just right to drop a line and make some memories!
We’ve compiled a list of all the top spots to check out in and around Detroit for a fun weekend. Good luck, anglers!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FISHING IN + AROUND DETROIT
Maybury Pond (Pier) | 20145 Beck Rd, Northville
Fish you might see: Carp, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch
Fees: Yes (Recreation Pass)
Huron River (Gallup Park) | 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor
Fish you might see: Carp, Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, White Bass
Fees: No
Kent Lake, Kensington MetroPark | Milford Township
Fish you might see: Bullhead, Carp, Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Fees: Yes
Cass Lake | 4250 Parkway Drive, Waterford (Dodge #4 State Park)
Fish you might see: Carp, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch
Fees: Yes (Recreation Pass)
Pontiac Lake | 7800 Gale Rd, Waterford
Fish you might see: Carp, Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Fees: Yes (Recreation Pass)
Bishop Lake | 5426 Bishop Lake Rd, Brighton
Fish you might see: Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Sunfish
Fees: Yes (Recreation Pass)
Carter Lake at Thelma Spencer Park | 3701 John R Rd, Rochester Hills
Fish you might see: Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Sunfish, Yellow Perch
Fees: Yes
Stoney Creek Lake | 4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Township
Fish you might see: Crappie, Sunfish, Northern Pike, Sucker, Carp, Walleye
Fees: Yes (Stony Creek Metropark)
Newburgh Lake | Livonia
Fish you might see: Bass, Catfish, Northern Pike, Sunfish
Fees: No
Founder’s Fishing Pier | 35500 W Eight Mile, Farmington Hills
Fish you might see: Carp, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch
Fees: No
Firefighters’ Park | 1800 W Square Lake Rd, Troy
Fish you might see: Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch
Fees: No
Navigating the map is quite simple. Click on the white outlined rectangle in the upper right. A new menu will appear and you can scroll through to find the perfect family-friendly fishing spot. Once you find a location, click on the marker for more details!
