Michigan regulations
Northern Pike Regulations in Michigan 2026
Michigan northern pike 2026 open seasons vary by 42 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 5/day and 24″ min. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (79)
All Waters Except Designated Trout Lakes And Streams And Michigan-Wisconsin Boundary Waters
- Gear
- Single Pointed Hooks
hand-propelled spear only when through ice, Dec. 1 - March 15
Banks
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Big Island Lakes ComplexIn season
- Season opens
- May 15
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Possession
- 2 fish
Clark
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Corey
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Cub
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Deer Island
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Dorothy
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
East Bear
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Elsie
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Fisher
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Florence
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Germain
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Glimmerglass
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Golden Silence
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Hay
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Helen
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
High
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Honey
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Jay
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Johnston Springs
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Katherine
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Kerr
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Liluis
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Lois
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Loon
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Louise
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Marsh
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Moss
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Mountain
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Snap Jack
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Trapper
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
West Bear
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Whitefish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Other Michigan fish regulations
Other regulated species in Michigan with current rule pages — same DNR source, same verification cadence.
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)117 rules
- Lake Trout86 rules
- Walleye82 rules
- Lake Sturgeon28 rules
- Muskie (Muskellunge)11 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)9 rules
- Smallmouth Bass8 rules
- Salmon (Chinook, Coho, Pink)7 rules
- Largemouth Bass7 rules
- Channel Catfish4 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)2 rules
- Yellow Perch2 rules
Frequently asked questions
When is Northern Pike season in Michigan?
Northern Pike season in Michigan runs from May 15 to Nov 30 per DNR.
What is the size limit for Northern Pike in Michigan?
Minimum size for Northern Pike in Michigan is 30 inches in Banks, per DNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Northern Pike in Michigan?
Daily bag limit for Northern Pike in Michigan is 5 fish/day, per DNR.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/michigan/fishing/michigan-wisconsin-boundary-water-regulations
- https://www.eregulations.com/michigan/fishing/exceptions-to-general-regulations-by-county
- https://www.eregulations.com/michigan/fishing/bow-spear-fishing-regulations
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch.