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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

Iron County Michigan Ice Fishing- photo source Kevin Zini
Free Fishing Weekend in Iron County (Feb 14-15)

Winter in Iron County has a quieter rhythm, frozen lakes, crisp air, and space to slow down. For couples and winter travelers looking for something different around Valentine’s Day. Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend offers a simple reason to get outside and try ice fishing without committing to a license. In February 2026, Iron River becomes an easy base for a low pressure winter weekend: explore the ice, enjoy the scenery, and see what winter recreation looks like without crowds or … read more Free Fishing Weekend in Iron County (Feb 14-15)

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

Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan

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906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935

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Chicaugon
Lake Inn

906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917

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Lakeshore Motel
Ice Lake

906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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Pioneer
Lodge

800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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Ski Brule
Village

800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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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.

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