6-foot, 3-inch lake sturgeon found in Michigan's Lake St. Clair; state fish protection prioritized.

Michigan offers exceptional freshwater fishing, featuring large species like Chinook salmon, muskellunge, and flathead catfish. The lake sturgeon stands out as the largest fish, with a state record of 193 pounds and 88 inches, caught in 1974. Recently, a 6-foot, 3-inch lake sturgeon was found in Lake St. Clair. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources conducts annual surveys to study and protect these species, underscoring the state's rich aquatic ecosystem.