Dr. Lucas Nathan and Michigan Fisheries Chief Randy Claramunt present bass and goby science to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission on November 6, 2025.
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Inland Waterway Bass Fishing Closure Defeated

ByDan Kimmel

Yesterday at the Natural Resources Commission meeting in Lansing, science prevailed thanks to many, many persons who took the time to write in, and especially those who showed up to speak before the Commission on Commissioner Walters’ amendment to close bass fishing on the Inland Waterway and Black Lake from May 1 until the third Saturday in June.

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Michigan Bass Season Decision Delayed Until April 9th

Byeditor

Legislation was reintroduced in this new session that would give fisheries order authority back to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) early allowing the seven Commissioners to vote on the bass season a month early at the March 19th meeting.

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Public Meetings Coming on Michigan Bass Season Change in July

Byeditor

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is preparing public meeting schedules and locations for comment on proposed changes to the Michigan bass season.

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Public Act 145 Paves the Way for Longer Michigan Bass Season

Byeditor

The bass season bill Senate Bill 869 was signed by Governor Rick Snyder at 11:06 AM on Tuesday 6/3/2014. SB 869 was filed with the Michigan Secretary of State the same day and assigned Public Act 145 of 2014 with immediate effect.