Photo credit
Fly fishing Meadow Creek in the Scapegoat Wilderness, Montana. Photo: Brandan W. Schulze, US Forest Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Michigan fishing license
You need one to fish in Michigan. Buy it from Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Where to buy it
Online from Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Many fly shops and sporting goods stores sell them too.
Buy a license on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website (opens in a new tab)
Where this link comes from
The agency's license store, opened Nov 8, 2026.
Before you go
| License | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Resident annual fishing license | $26 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident annual fishing license | $76 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident 1-day license | $10 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
Free fishing days
- Saturday and Sunday of Presidents Day weekend; Saturday and Sunday following the first full week of June Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Who needs one
- No license needed under 17 Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Extra permits
- none — all-species licence: needed for null Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
- Carry it while you fish, on paper or on your phone if the state allows.
- Fishing for trout? Some states also need a trout stamp or permit; the agency's page says.
- Read the special regulations for the water you pick: seasons, lures and limits can differ.
- Veteran or service member? Michigan concessions, quoted from the agency.