Platte River State Fish Hatchery

10/02/2026

Forage estimates are critical to managing the Great Lakes, and the new research vessel (R/V) Steelhead will help make collecting those estimates safer and more reliable for years to come. Read more below.

New Lake Michigan research vessel Steelhead commissioned Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 10/01/2026 01:24 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences DNR News Oct. 1, 2026Contact: Pat O’Neill, [email protected] or Patrick Hanchin, 231-330-5290 New Lake Mi...

09/17/2026

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MDARD, MISP take next step in preventing invasive pests from entering Michigan Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 09/17/2026 02:41 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release The following news release was issued earlier today by the Michigan Departm...

09/15/2026

We began passing fish at the Lower Platte River Weir this morning, 09/15/2026.

We will NOT be updating this page with current information and please call the weir hotline at (231) 325-4611 and press 2 to get the latest updates throughout the run. Thanks, be safe, and good luck fishing!

09/15/2026

We (Oden State Fish Hatchery and Michigan Fisheries Visitors Center) are hiring!!!

OPEN TO FISHERIES DIVISION EMPLOYEES ONLYThis position will be responsible for assisting Maintenance Mechanics with facility maintenance at assigned facilities.  This includes preventative maintenance of equipment and fish life support systems and assisting with setting up and take-down of equipmen...

09/14/2026

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Showcasing the DNR: Why didn't you stock my lake? Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 09/10/2026 12:37 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences Showcasing the DNR Why didn’t you stock my lake? On the benefits of natural reproduction and unstocked waters By TI...

09/03/2026

"Palooza" is an informal term that means a wild, and extravagant party, festival, or gathering. Doing so to celebrate Lake Sturgeon recovery efforts is a very unique opportunity and learn more by clicking the link below!

Help celebrate 25 years of sturgeon research at Sturgeon Palooza! Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 09/03/2026 12:00 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences The Black River Lake Sturgeon Hatchery and Research Center is celebrating 25 years of conservation, r...

08/26/2026

We owe it to you.

DNR remembers the legacy of Dr. Howard Tanner Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 08/24/2026 04:26 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences DNR News Aug. 24, 2026Contact: [email protected] DNR remembers the legacy of Dr. Howard Tanner The Michigan Depa...

08/23/2026

08/18/2026

Labor Day weekend is coming up and so is this excellent opportunity. Learn more at the link below.

Black River sturgeon hatchery offers free tours Sept. 5 Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 08/17/2026 02:41 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences DNR News Aug. 17, 2026Contact: Neal Godby (DNR), 231-340-2621; Jay Woiderski (SFT), 231-420-1237 or Doug Larson...

08/05/2026

We were featured in this episode of Fishing the 50, a new series with CarbonTV. Check it out today!