Originally Posted By: esshup
According to Michigan DNR, if it has permanent inflow/outflow, then a stocking permit is needed, even for private waters. The permit is required and if it is not in hand when the fish are stocked, then the person stocking the fish can get in just as much trouble as the owner of the pond if caught.

Just a FYI..............

Hey thanks for the heads up. I'm gonna double check all of that as soon as the ice melts.


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