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>Big fish slideshow: Click on the arrows to see the catch of the day

All photos submitted by readers, courtesy of MLive

See where Michigan's big fish are caught

Those lucky enough to catch a prize-winning fish in Michigan can share the good news with their peers and earn a state patch. This Bridge database searches the state's Master Angler winners by species of fish, county or body of water. You can learn the size of top catches, the lures used, etc. Just enter what you're looking for in the appropriate box. For instance, if you want to see the big fish caught in Devils Lake, just type 'devils' or where the biggest trout -- brook, brown, lake or rainbow--, type 'trout' in the species box.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources' master angler database.

Online Database by Caspio


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