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Illustration Pier fishing
No license needed on some piers
Which states cover you on a pier, where fish hold, and the gear regulars bring.
Pier fishing tipsFishing piers in Michigan
We list 15 fishing piers in 12 towns across Michigan. Every spot here is a public place to fish from the shore or a pier.
East Jordan 3
- Alba Rd Access · Jordan River
- Roger's Bridge Access · Jordan River
- Webster Bridge Access · Jordan River
Big Rapids 2
- Fishing peir (Northwest 2) · Muskegon River
- Fishing peir (Northwest) · Muskegon River
Au Sable 1
- Handicap Fishing Spot · Au Sable River
Bellaire 1
- Graves Crossing Fishing Access · Jordan River
Grand Rapids 1
- Fishing Terrace · Thornapple River
Harbor Beach 1
Mancelona 1
- Pinney Bridge Fishing Access · Jordan River
Monroe 1
- Wm. C. Sterling State Park Fishing Pier · Union Camp Marsh
Newberry 1
- Fishing Pier in Newberry · H Pool
Roscommon 1
- West Higgins Lake Drive Road End Access · West Higgins Lake
Saint Ignace 1
Scottville 1
- Maple Leaf Fishing Access Site · Pere Marquette River
Michigan rules to know
Fishing piers by city in Michigan
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Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteFishing piers in Michigan: questions and answers
How many fishing piers are in Michigan?
We list 15 fishing piers in Michigan, most of them around East Jordan (3) and Big Rapids (2).
Which lakes and rivers have fishing piers in Michigan?
Among others Jordan River, Muskegon River, Au Sable River, Thornapple River and Union Camp Marsh.
Do you need a fishing license on a pier in Michigan?
Plan on needing one: Michigan generally treats pier fishing like fishing from shore.
Other states
- New York 199
- Montana 123
- Illinois 58
- Florida 42
- California 39
- Texas 28
- New Hampshire 26
- Virginia 26
- North Carolina 24
- Vermont 24
- Pennsylvania 22
- Washington 20
Guide: Fishing from a pier: what to know · All boat ramps in Michigan