Some Michigan Fishing Events To Register With State Starting Jan. 1
/ CBS Detroit
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Bass and walleye fishing tournaments in Michigan, and competitive fishing events targeting muskellunge, have to register with the state starting Jan. 1.
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Fisherman Nick Casely fishes for bass close to the Lizard penisula as he takes part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Michigan's Natural Resources department says the events must register in the state's Fishing Tournament Information System . Results also must be reported.
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Fishermen fish for bass close to the Lizard penisula as they take part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Statewide registration and reporting requirements for bass fishing tournaments have been in place since 2016. More than 2,000 bass tournament registrations and reports have been received.
WESTON, FL - MAY 16: Jason Calvert, from JD's Custom Baits, reels in a snakehead fish that he caught while fishing in a canal on May 16, 2012 in Weston, Florida. The invasive snakehead fish is known for its aggressiveness and they're eating anything from bass to turtles and an occasional duckling. It is unknown exactly how the species, that is native to parts of Asia, was introduced to the South Florida area but it concerns people because the presence of an exotic species can alter the ecosystem to the detriment of native species. A healthy number of fisherman now go after the fish which helps control the species and puts what many fisherman say is a tasty fish on their plate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
DNR tournament fishing specialist Tom Goniea says the requirements are important to "gaining a better understanding of what competitive walleye and muskellunge fishing means to angling, conservation and Michigan's economy."
