New sportfishing regulations in Michigan took effect Tuesday, April 1, including regulations governing single-pointed hooks at the ports of Grand Haven, Muskegon and the White Lake area.
Spearing, or possessing spearing gear, will now be prohibited in those ports from Nov. 1-30.
Regulations also govern the possession limit of steelhead in certain streams in Muskegon and Oceana counties. Type 3 streams, which include Cedar Creek and Muskegon River, carry a daily possession limit of five rainbow trout, no more than three of which can be over 15 inches in length and no more than one of which can be over 20 inches. Type 4 streams, which include Crockery Creek, Big South Branch Pere Marquette River and Pentwater River, carry a daily possession limit of one rainbow trout regardless of size.
On the Pere Marquette, Muskegon, White and Pentwater rivers, artificial lure regulations will be in effect Aug. 1-Nov. 15. During that time, artifical lures will be restricted by size.
Full details on this year's fishing regulations can be found at the state Department of Natural Resources website.
