Fishing at Isle RoyaleIsle Royale National Park is an angler's paradise. Whether you are fishing Lake Superior or the interior lakes, by boat, canoe, kayak, or foot, there is exciting sport fishing to be found. Through the management of fish and aquatic environments, the park works to preserve and restore native fisheries and their habitats, and provide recreational fishing opportunities for the enjoyment of park visitors. 
Fishing Regulations
Learn the fishing rules for Isle Royale waters. 
Fishing Licenses
A Michigan Fishing License is needed for angling in Lake Superior. A license is not needed for interior lakes. 
Transport and Consumption of Fish
Transport your daily limit and know the fish consumption advisories. 
Disposal of Fish Remains
How and where to properly clean your fish for consumption. 
Boating
Tour the island's many coves, bays, channels, and reefs by boat. 
Fishing Conservation
Protect the health of Isle Royale's fishery. 
Aquatic Invasive Species
Do your part to prevent invasive species in park waters. 
Coaster Brook Trout Regulations
Catch and release only in all park waters for this once-common fish. Fishing Throughout the National Park Service
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Last updated: June 22, 2025