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White bass size limit in Michigan

You can keep one today — within these limits

White bass identification illustration — side view for checking Michigan size limits
White bass, drawn to show the marks that identify it. It is an illustration, not a photo — where identification decides a fine, DNR is the authority.

Great Lakes, Lake St. Clair, St. Marys River, St. Clair River, Detroit River

Open year-round
Size limit No size limit stated total length
Daily bag 25 per person per day
Possession 25 total you may hold

No minimum size. The 25-fish bag applies on the Great Lakes and their connecting waters, including both waters this site tracks.

DNR source page

inland waters

Open year-round
Size limit No size limit stated total length
Daily bag 10 per person per day
Possession 10 total you may hold

No minimum size, but less than half the Great-Lakes bag — ten a day on inland lakes and rivers.

DNR source page

What we left out on purpose

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