NRC legalizes catch and release fishing of Arctic Grayling
At the October 2023 Escanaba Michigan Natural Resources Commission, Arctic grayling regulations were changed to legalize catch-and-release fishing, effective Friday, October 13, 2023.
Arctic grayling fishing is legalized catch-and-release only by the October 2023 NRC. Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
The phrase “attempting to take” has been removed in reference to fishing for Arctic grayling in Michigan. Grayling are being raised in preparation for a limited, future stocking program. This change will allow anglers to catch and immediately release Arctic grayling. It will not allow anglers to possess the species.
Always check the latest fishing regulations in the online Michigan Fishing Guide (available at Michigan.gov/DNRDigests) and the regulations hotline (888-367-7060).
A short video containing more information on the reintroduction of Arctic grayling to Michigan.
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