Michigan regulations
Northern Pike Regulations in Michigan 2026
Michigan Northern Pike regulations as of 2026-05-08: Gear Single Pointed Hooks; Possession 1 fish; Min size 30 inches. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (79)
Michigan statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 24"
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 ComplexOut of season
- Season opens
- May 15
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Possession
- 2 fish
Clair Lks.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
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.
Craig Lks.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Crooked Lks.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
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.
Horseshoe L.
- Possession
- 1 fish
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.
Keewaydin Lks.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
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.
Nelligan Lks.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Snap Jack
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 30"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Teddy Lks.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Thomas Lks.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
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.
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. Last verified .