Detroit River Restoration Tour

The Detroit River has seen its fair share of environmental challenges. Now, after years of dedicated restoration work, the Detroit River and its ecosystems are heading toward recovery. On August 17, 2017, join the Friends of the Detroit River, Michigan Sea Grant, and...

What’s the best fish to stock in your Michigan fishing pond?

Stocking the wrong species can lead to problems down the road. By Ron Kinnunen Spring is the time of year to evaluate the type and quantity of fish to put in your farm pond. This is a critical decision as it will dictate the quality of fishing in the pond for years to...

Fishing for Drum

June 17, 2017, 8:00 am-10:00 am Location: Historic Ottawa Beach Parks, Black Lake Boardwalk-West Learn to catch big fish from shore! The freshwater drum is a hard-fighting native fish that eats invasive species like zebra mussels and round gobies. Also known as...