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Walleye Regulations in Michigan 2026

Michigan Walleye regulations as of 2026-05-08: Possession 1 fish; Min size 20 inches; Status Closed. Sourced from DNR.

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Rules (82)

Michigan statewide
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Possession
10 fish
Min size
15"
combined with Sauger
Banks
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Baptist L.Closed
Status
Closed
Reshaped from bag_limit=0 (closure marker)
Black R.Out of season
Season opens
May 15
Season closes
Mar 15
from Alverno Dam downstream to its confluence with the Cheboygan R.
Cheboygan R.Out of season
Season opens
May 15
Season closes
Mar 15
Clair Lks.
Daily bag
2 fish
Clark
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Corey
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Craig Lks.
Daily bag
2 fish
Crooked Lks.
Daily bag
2 fish
Crystal L.Closed
Status
Closed
Reshaped from bag_limit=0 (closure marker)
Cub
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Deer Island
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Dorothy
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
East Bear
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Elsie
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Fisher
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Florence
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Germain
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Glimmerglass
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Golden Silence
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Hay
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Helen
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
High
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Honey
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Jay
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Johnston Springs
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Katherine
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Keewaydin Lks.
Daily bag
2 fish
Kerr
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Lac Vieux Desert
Possession
3 fish
Min size
18"
Liluis
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Lois
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Loon
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Louise
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Marsh
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Moss
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Mountain
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Nelligan Lks.
Daily bag
2 fish
Snap Jack
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Teddy Lks.
Daily bag
2 fish
Thomas Lks.
Daily bag
2 fish
Trapper
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
West Bear
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.
Whitefish
Possession
1 fish
Min size
20"
not more than 1 fish of any of these species.

Walleye on famous Michigan waters

Dedicated rule pages for Walleye on the most-targeted destinations in Michigan.

Frequently asked questions

When is Walleye season in Michigan?

Walleye season in Michigan runs from May 15 to Mar 15 per DNR.

What is the size limit for Walleye in Michigan?

Minimum size for Walleye in Michigan is 20 inches in Banks, per DNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Walleye in Michigan?

Daily bag limit for Walleye in Michigan is 2 fish in Clair Lks., per DNR.

Official sources cited

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch. Last verified .

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