The State of Michigan offers its residents and outstate visitors two Free Fishing Weekends per year, and February 13 & 14 are the dates set for the first one in 2010. The summer weekend is June 12 & 13. According to the Michigan Fisheries Department (517) 373-1280, the February date is always the weekend before President's Day, and the June date is the weekend following the first full week of June.

For both days, all fishing licenses will be waived, but fishing regulations still apply. Enjoy great fishing on inland lakes and all five Great Lakes. Some of the best fishing is right here in West Michigan, with salmon, trout, walleye, and pike in plentiful supply.

Whether you're an experienced angler, or want to give it a try for the first time, these two weekends offer the opportunity for great fishing fun.

To learn more about this popular West Michigan activity, follow the links below:

Fishing Tournaments
Lake Michigan Charter Boat Fishing
Public Boat Launches
General Fishing Information
Fishing Reports