I did a little bit of looking Cecil and you're right. There are about 50 tribal commercial fishing licenses, and about 30 non-tribal licenses. No new ones are being issued, but a person could purchase an existing license if someone wanted to get out of the business.

If you're interested, here's some info on the restricted waters.

http://www7.dleg.state.mi.us/orr/Files%5CAdminCode%5C271_10249_AdminCode.pdf

www.hoosierpondpros.com


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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).