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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Burt Mullett Lakes Spring Bass Fishing Closure Proposed

ByDan Kimmel

Just before the October Natural Resources Committee meeting on Thursday, October 9, Commissioner John Walters added an amendment to Fisheries Order 206 – “Bass – Closed bass CIR season from May 1 – Friday before the third Saturday in June for Burt, Mullet, Crooked, Pickerel, and Black Lakes and their connecting waters.”