906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Fishing
Free Fishing Weekend in Michigan: Enjoy It in Iron County
Free Fishing Weekend Dates for 2026 Michigan holds two Free Fishing Weekends each year, giving residents and visitors a chance to fish without purchasing a Michigan fishing license. Summer Free Fishing Weekend June 13–14, 2026 During this weekend, both residents and non-residents can fish without purchasing a Michigan fishing license. All other fishing regulations and size limits still apply. For families, beginners, and summer travelers, it is one of the easiest ways to experience fishing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Winter … read more Free Fishing Weekend in Michigan: Enjoy It in Iron County
Fishing in Iron County, Michigan
Iron County is home to more than 200 lakes, over 300 navigable miles of rivers, and five designated Blue Ribbon Trout Streams spread throughout Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. The range of water throughout the county gives anglers access to everything from smaller inland lakes near Iron River to larger wilderness reservoirs surrounded by forest and public land. Part of what makes fishing in Iron County appealing is how much of the region still feels quiet and undeveloped compared to many … read more Fishing in Iron County, Michigan
2026 Permit FREE Fishing, ATV/ORV Weekends
Michigan’s Free Outdoor Weekends for 2026 Explore over 100 miles of trails, 200 lakes, and 900 miles of rivers in Iron County Michigan. Residents & non-residents can enjoy snowmobiling, fishing, and ATVing license/permit free EVERY year. Mark your calendar for this year’s free weekends! And don’t miss out on June 13th-14th “three free weekend” where you can access state parks, boat access sites, lakes/rivers to fish, and ATV trails … permit/registration FREE! Snowmobiling: January 10-11, 2026 Free fishing: February 15-16 … read more 2026 Permit FREE Fishing, ATV/ORV Weekends
Bass Festival
Bass Festival Returns to Crystal Falls July 2026 For more than six decades, Bass Festival has been one of Crystal Falls’ signature summer traditions. The annual event brings together residents, visitors, families, anglers, and community organizations for a weekend filled with outdoor activities, friendly competition, live entertainment, and small-town summer fun. The 61st Annual Bass Festival takes place July 10–12, 2026, making it one of the busiest summer weekends in Iron County. Visitors planning a trip during Bass Festival weekend … read more Bass Festival
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ATV Riding in Iron County Michigan: What Makes This Area Unique?ATV Riding in Iron County Michigan Many ATV destinations are known for a specific trail. Iron County is different because the experience is built around […]
Family Fun in Iron County, MIExplore Iron County This Summer Summer in Iron County is less about packed schedules and crowded attractions and more about spending time outside at your […]
Best Lakes in Iron County MichiganSummer in Iron County is centered around the water. Across the county, lakes surrounded by forest, quiet shorelines, and small Upper Peninsula communities […]- Free Fishing Weekend in Michigan: Enjoy It in Iron CountyFree Fishing Weekend Dates for 2026 Michigan holds two Free Fishing Weekends each year, giving residents and visitors a chance to fish without purchasing […]
Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan
AmericInn
by Wyndham
Chicaugon
Lake Inn
906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917
Lakeshore Motel
Ice Lake
906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Pioneer
Lodge
800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Ski Brule
Village
800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Tall
Pines
906-822-7713
1968 US 141 Highway
Amasa, MI 49903
Iron County Michigan Visitors Guide
Iron County is one of the Upper Peninsula’s best kept secrets. From camping to fishing, hunting to canoeing, mountain biking to forest bathing – no matter your interests, the great outdoors and clear crisp air await you here.