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A 12-inch Great Lakes muskie raised by Michigan DNR.A 12-inch Great Lakes muskie raised by Michigan DNR.Michigan’s muskellunge program turned a huge corner recently as the second crop of Great Lakes muskies produced at a Department of Natural Resources hatchery was distributed across Great Lakes in early November.

The DNR has been raising muskellunge (for stocking) at state fish hatcheries for decades, but had always used northern muskies, one of two strains native to Michigan, for broodstock – the mature male and female fish that are kept separate for breeding purposes.

This is the second year the DNR produced strictly Great Lakes muskies.


Pike expert Keith Stanton will share his tips at D&R Sports Center.Pike expert Keith Stanton will share his tips at D&R Sports Center.D&R Sports Center is hosting a free two-day weekend Ice Fishing Show Dec. 1-2, 2012 at its Kalamazoo store.

World-ranked ice fishing pros will give free seminars to share their experience, tips and tricks for successful ice fishing.

The two-day event also will include hands-on displays and demonstrations. More than 25 manufacturers of ice fishing equipment will be on hand.

Keith Stanton will demonstrate his “PikeKilla” lure and the vertical jigging techniques he has perfected. He will also share his proven methods for spearing pike and the proper use of pike decoys to attract trophy fish.


Joseph Seeberger (at center in photo above) caught a state-record Great Lakes muskie at Bellaire Lake Oct. 13. (DNR Photo)Joseph Seeberger (at center in photo above) caught a state-record Great Lakes muskie at Bellaire Lake Oct. 13. (DNR Photo)Joseph Seeberger of Portage, Mich. has broken the Michigan muskie record with a 58-pound fish caught on Lake Bellaire in Antrim County Oct. 13, 2012.

Joseph Seeberger (at center in photo above) caught a state-record Great Lakes muskie at Bellaire Lake Oct. 13. (DNR Photo)

The fish measured 59 inches long and had a girth of 29 inches. Seeberger was fishing for smallmouth bass with a 7¼-inch sucker minnow at the time when he caught the fish at 10:30 a.m.


The Michigan DNR announced details for proposed changes to statewide muskellunge and northern pike fishing regulations. Regulation changes were developed after public survey results showed anglers were open to new regulations designed to improve fishing opportunities for northern pike and muskellunge.

Fisheries Division staff conducted an internal review of current regulations starting in 2007 and after that solicited broad public input regarding potential changes via separate online and telephone surveys. More than 1,900 responses were received from the public.


The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, located near Kalamazoo, is offering fun, family-friendly events this fall, including programs on hunter safety and archery, along with fishing events for kids—all at no charge.

Here are some of the events:

Hunter Safety, Sept. 15-16: Participants are required to attend both sessions to receive their Hunter’s Certification. The class will run from 9-4 on Sept. 15 and from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 16. There is a $10 charge per person. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.