Ice Fishing Basics from the Michigan DNR

If you are new to the sport of ice fishing, The Michigan DNR is a great resource to help you get started.
The links below include information to help you get started and will help ensure that you have a safe and fun time on the ice.

• Where to buy a license

  Michigan DNR eLicense Home

  Official site for Michigan DNR licenses, applications, ORV/snowmobile permits and harvest reporting deer or fish.

• Ice Safety

  Ice Safety

  Remain calm Don't remove winter clothing. Heavy clothes won't drag you down, but instead provide warmth. Turn in the water toward the direction you came from, this is most likely the strongest ice. If you have ice picks, dig the points of the picks into the ice while vigorously kicking your feet to pull yourself onto the surface by sliding forward on the ice.

• Michigan Fishing Guide

  Guides and Digests

  Department of Natural Resources - Guides and Digests

• Ice Fishing Basics and How to videos

  Ice Fishing

  Department of Natural Resources - Ice Fishing