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I live in Michigan and caught a bluegill near the Roscommon County area. I took the fish home and put it in a tank. However, after a little more research, people keep saying that it is illegal. I would like to know what the regulations are in Michigan for keeping a bluegill. The Bluegill is about 4 to 5 inches in length…if that helps at all. All I want is for a tank fish, not a breeding program or anything. Thanks!

FishTank,

Just to ask, what live food are you planning on feeding this fish?

I was able to find this FAQ on the DNR website.

http://midnr.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/MiDNR.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=e9B94w3j&p_lva=2443&p_faqid=3756&p_created=1086889220&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9ncmlkc29ydD0mcF9yb3dfY250PTY3JnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9ZmlzaGluZyZwX3Byb2RfbHZsMT1_YW55fiZwX3Byb2RfbHZsMj1_YW55fiZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li

I suggest verifying there is no closed season for bluegill under fishing seasons.

1. sharrona Says:
   April 27th, 2010 at 7:50 am

   Hi Michigan, me too. We just always caught and ate bluegill’s forever,
   but to keep it in a tank, #1 who is to know, and if you really are that
   concerned, try Michigan.org. The State web site, you may have to search, but you will find your answer there.

   Personally, I would think it is your business what you do with a fish caught in our Great Lakes…. The state does not keep track of how many are eaten!!

   Hope this may help you.
   References :

2. paul g Says:
   April 27th, 2010 at 8:40 am

   Answer to your question: to make this easy for you one click. All the regulations are found in one click of the mouse. at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/fishingguide.
   this will answer your question. Have a great day.
   References :
   http://www.michigan.gov/dnr

3. Gary Smith, Realtor® Says:
   April 27th, 2010 at 9:09 am

   FishTank,

   Just to ask, what live food are you planning on feeding this fish?

   I was able to find this FAQ on the DNR website.

   http://midnr.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/MiDNR.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=e9B94w3j&p_lva=2443&p_faqid=3756&p_created=1086889220&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9ncmlkc29ydD0mcF9yb3dfY250PTY3JnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9ZmlzaGluZyZwX3Byb2RfbHZsMT1_YW55fiZwX3Byb2RfbHZsMj1_YW55fiZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li

   I suggest verifying there is no closed season for bluegill under fishing seasons.
   References :