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We’re just a few short weeks away from another exciting bass season in Michigan. Starting on May 24th, anglers throughout the state will be hitting their favorite spots and casting in the hopes of catching both largemouth and smallmouth bass for sport or for dinner. If you plan on hitting the lake for some bass fishing in Michigan, here are some things to consider before heading out.

The new fishing license year begins on April 1, 2026, with new regulations in effect through March 31, 2027. While many, such as trout and inland walleye, start in April/May, some specific species seasons began earlier, such as Black Lake sturgeon on Feb 7. See below for important dates for the 2026 Fishing Season.

Live bait can result in a great fishing outing, but you need to make sure you have the right bait for the right type of fish you are looking to catch. Let’s look at some popular types of live bait and the species of fish they are most suited for.

It’s cold out there, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still catch fish for dinner or just for sport. Ice fishing is big in Michigan, so let’s look at some of the popular species that Michigan ice fishermen catch.

Winter may be upon us, but that doesn’t mean that the fish aren’t still biting. Once the smaller inland lakes freeze over, you can go out onto the ice and still try catching fish for either dinner or sport. Slowen Outdoors can provide you with all the equipment you need for a successful ice fishing season.

While using artificial lures can definitely be advantageous, using live bait can give anglers a serious advantage, especially in natural lakes and rivers like those around Southwest Michigan.

Artificial lures are popular with anglers across the U.S. (including here in Michigan) for good reason. They offer several advantages over live bait depending on your target species, season, and fishing style.

We’re taking this month’s blog posts to discuss the three types of fishing rods every fisher should have.

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new website for Slowen Outdoors!