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Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake Michigan salmon regulations in 2026: 10″ min size, 5 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from DNR / DNR / DNR.
Rules (21)
Illinois (4)
Lake Michigan
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
singly or in the aggregate, except for Lake Trout
Illinois statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
either singly or in the aggregate with Trout Every Salmon 10 inches in total length or longer snagged must be taken into immediate possession and included in the daily harvest limit.
Michigan (7)
Michigan statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
- Min size
- 10"
- Min size
- 10"
combined total for all trout and salmon species, except for specific regulations
Wisconsin (10)
Tributaries To Lake Michigan And Major Green Bay Tributaries
- Daily bag
- 5
- Min size
- 10"
Also known as
Rules above match the following common names in our regulations database: Salmon, Trout And Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Other Trout And Salmon.
Frequently asked questions
When is Salmon season on Lake Michigan?
Salmon season on Lake Michigan is set by DNR / DNR / DNR. See the rule table for state- and zone-specific dates.
What is the size limit for Salmon on Lake Michigan?
Minimum size for Salmon on Lake Michigan is 10 inches in Lake Michigan. Slot or maximum sizes may apply elsewhere on the water; see the table above.
What is the daily bag limit for Salmon on Lake Michigan?
Daily bag limit for Salmon on Lake Michigan is 5 fish/day in Lake Michigan.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.