Fishing
Whether you're an experienced angler or a recreational fisherman looking to toss in a line or two, countless opportunities for rewarding fun and enjoyment are available.

Let one of several charter services guide you to Lake Superior trophy fish or travel independently to the many inland lakes and streams.

Most sites contain public boat launches offering easy access to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, perch, tiger muskie, lake trout, sunfish, blue gill, crappie, bass and others.

For more information on Michigan's Free Fishing Weekends call (906) 228-6561 and the Marquette County fishery, call the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division (906) 249-1611

Michigan Free Fishing Weekends:
Winter: February 12-13, 2005
Summer: June 11-12, 2005

Anglers taking to the waters of Lake Superior - the greatest of the Great Lakes - have the opportunity to reel in native trout, Chinook salmon, coho salmon, whitefish, steelhead, splake and Menominee.

Those looking for a guide may call upon several charter fishing services operating out of Marquette.

Ice Fishing

Die-hard fishermen don't give up their sport just because the fish-filled
waters become frozen in winter!

Communities of ice fishing shanties spring up all over Marquette County. Ice fishing derbies accompanied by winter barbeques are part of winter festivals in the Upper Peninsula.

Contact local sport shops for current ice conditions.