List of Special/Management Reports by report number
(Content previously published in this series will now be published in the Fisheries Report series.)

This is a complete list of all published Fisheries Division Special/Management Reports. They are arranged by report number and are not necessarily chronological. Abstracts are available for all listed reports. Full-text electronic versions for listed reports are available online and require Adobe Reader and are labeled (PDF). Please note that some of the larger reports are broken into smaller files for ease of downloading. Paper copies of these reports are available upon request. Please include a postal mailing address with your request.

A searchable database hosted by The University of Michigan's Humanities Text Initiative for Fisheries Division Research, Technical, and Special/Management reports through 2005.

 

Report Number Fisheries Special/Management Report Abstract
62 Hayes, D. B., and D. C. Caroffino, editors. 2012. Michigan's lake sturgeon rehabilitation strategy. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 62, Lansing. (PDF) 62 Executive Summary
61 Clapp, D. F., J. L. Mistak, K. M. Smith, and M. A. Tonello. 2012. Status report for the proposed 2010 plan for the prevention, detection, assessment, and management of Asian carps in Michigan waters, April 2012. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 61, Lansing. (PDF) 61 Introduction
60 Clapp, D. F., J. L. Mistak, K. M. Smith, and M. A. Tonello. 2012. Proposed 2010 plan for the prevention, detection, assessment, and management of Asian carps in Michigan waters. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 60, Lansing. (PDF) 60 Executive Summary
59 Caroffino, D. C. 2011. The fish community and fishery of Lake Michigamme, Baraga and Marquette counties, Michigan in 2006 with emphasis on walleye and northern pike. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 59, Lansing. (PDF) 59 Introduction
58 Hanchin, P. A. 2011. The fish community and fishery of Lake Gogebic, Gogebic and Ontonagon counties, Michigan in 2005-06 with emphasis on walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 58, Lansing. (PDF) 58 Introduction
57 Hanchin, P. A. 2011. The fish community and fishery of Peavy Pond, Iron County, Michigan with emphasis on walleye and northern pike. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 57, Lansing. (PDF) 57 Introduction
56 Cwalinski, T. A., and P. A. Hanchin. 2011. The fish community and fishery of Black Lake, Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties, Michigan with emphasis on walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 56, Lansing. (PDF) 56 Introduction
55 Hamilton, D. A., and P. W. Seelbach. 2011. Michigan's Water Withdrawal Assessment Process and Internet Screening Tool. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 55, Lansing. (PDF) 55 Abstract
54 Hanchin, P. A. 2011. The fish community and fishery of Grand Lake, Presque Isle County, Michigan in 2004-05 with emphasis on walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 54, Lansing. (PDF) 54 Introduction
53 Hanchin, P. A., and T. A. Cwalinski. 2011. The fish community and fishery of Long Lake, Presque Isle and Alpena counties, Michigan in 2004-05 with emphasis on walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 53, Lansing. (PDF) 53 Introduction
52 Schrouder, K. S., R. N. Lockwood, and J. P. Baker. 2009. Tittabawassee River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 52, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 33 MB 52 Executive Summary
52 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 52 parts 52 parts
51 Haas, R. C. 2009. Black River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 51, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 23 MB 51 Executive Summary
51 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 51 parts 51 parts
50 Hanchin, P. A. 2009. The fish community and fishery of Bond Falls Flowage, Ontonagon County, Michigan in 2003 with emphasis on walleye and northern pike. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 50, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 50 Introduction
49 Hanchin, P. A., and D. R. Kramer. 2008. The fish community and fishery of North Manistique Lake, Luce County, Michigan in 2003-04 with emphasis on walleyes. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 49, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 49 Introduction
48 Hanchin, P. A., and D. R. Kramer. 2008. The fish community and fishery of South Manistique Lake, Mackinac County, Michigan in 2003-04 with emphasis on walleyes, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 48, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 48 Introduction
47 Hanchin, P. A., B. J. Gunderman, and R. D. Clark, Jr. 2008. The fish community and fishery of the Cisco Lake Chain, Gogebic County, Michigan and Vilas County, Wisconsin with emphasis on walleyes, northern pike, and muskellunge. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 47, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 47 Introduction
46 Gunderman, B. J., and E. A. Baker. 2008. Ontonagon River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 46, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 24 MB 46 Executive Summary
46 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 46 parts 46 parts
45 Waybrant, J. R., and T. G. Zorn. 2008. Tahquamenon River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 45, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 12.3 MB 45 Executive Summary
45 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 45 parts 45 parts
44 Bremigan, M. T., G. L. Towns, J. E. Breck, N. A. Godby, S. K. Hanshue, R. C. Moody, T. J. Rozich, and M. V. Thomas. 2008. Black bass fishing seasons in Michigan: background, research review, and recommendations. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 44, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 44 Introduction
43 Hanchin, P. A., and D. R. Kramer. 2007. The fish community and fishery of Big Manistique Lake, Luce and Mackinac counties, Michigan in 2003-04 with emphasis on walleyes, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 43, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 43 Introduction
42 Hanchin, P. A., T. G. Kalish, Z. Su, and R.D. Clark, Jr. 2007. The fish community and fishery of Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County, Michigan with emphasis on walleyes, northern pike and smallmouth bass. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 42, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 42 Introduction
41 Schneider, J. C., R. P. O'Neal, and R. D. Clark, Jr. 2007. Ecology, management, and status of walleye, sauger, and yellow perch in Michigan. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 41, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 41 Introduction
40 Hanchin, P. A, R. P. O'Neal, R. D. Clark, Jr., and R. N. Lockwood. 2007. The walleye population and fishery of the Muskegon Lake system, Muskegon and Newaygo counties, Michigan in 2002. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 40, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 40 Introduction
39 Francis, J. T., and R. C. Haas. 2006. Clinton River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 39, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 12 MB 39 Executive Summary
39 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 39 parts 39 parts
38 O'Neal, R. P., and G. J. Soulliere. 2006. Conservation guidelines for Michigan lakes and associated natural resources. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 38, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 38 Abstract
37 Cwalinski, T. A., N. A. Godby, Jr., and A. J. Nuhfer. 2006. Thunder Bay River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 37, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 37 Executive Summary
37 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 37 parts 37 parts
36 Hanchin, P. A., R. D. Clark, Jr., R. N. Lockwood, and T. A. Cwalinski. 2005. The fish community and fishery of Burt Lake, Cheboygan County, Michigan in 2001-02 with emphasis on walleyes and northern pike. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 36, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 36 Introduction
35 Wesley, J. K. 2005. Kalamazoo River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 35, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 39 MB 35 Executive Summary
35 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 35 parts 35 parts
34 Hanchin, P. A., R. D. Clark, Jr., and R. N. Lockwood, N. A. Godby, Jr. 2005. The fish community and fishery of Crooked and Pickerel lakes, Emmet County, Michigan with emphasis on walleyes and northern pike. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 34, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 34 Introduction
33 Hanchin, P. A., R. D. Clark, Jr., and R. N. Lockwood. 2005. The fish community and fishery of Michigamme Reservoir, Iron County, Michigan with emphasis on walleyes and northern pike. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 33, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 33 Introduction
32 Dexter, J. L., Jr., and R. P. O'Neal, editors. 2004. Michigan fish stocking guidelines II: with periodic updates. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 32, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 32 Introduction
31 Madison, G., and R. N. Lockwood. 2004. Manistique River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 31, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 18.8 MB 31 Executive Summary
31 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 31 parts 31 parts
30 Clark, R. D., Jr., P. A. Hanchin, and R. N. Lockwood. 2004. The fish community and fishery of Houghton Lake, Roscommon County, Michigan with emphasis on walleyes and northern pike. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 30, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 30 Introduction
29 Fielder, D. G., and J. P. Baker. 2004. Strategy and options for completing the recovery of walleye in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 29, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 29 Executive Summary
28 Hay, R. L., and M. Meriwether. 2004. Jordan River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 28, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 28 Executive Summary
27 Leonardi, J. M., and W. J. Gruhn. 2001. Flint River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 27, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 27 Executive Summary
27 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 27 parts 27 parts
26 Zorn, T. G., and S. P. Sendek. 2001. Au Sable River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 26, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 26 Executive Summary
26 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 26 parts 26 parts
25 Schneider, J. C. (ed.) 2000. Manual of fisheries survey methods II: with periodic updates. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 25, Ann Arbor. (PDF)   [ErrataChapter 8 p7 (5/12/03)]  25 Table of Contents    Chapter 26: Stream Status and Trends added 12/01/2006 25 Foreword
24 Wesley, J. K., and J. E. Duffy. 1999. St. Joseph River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 24, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 24 Executive Summary
24 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 24 parts 24 parts
23 Dodge, K. E. 1998. River Raisin assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 23, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 23 Executive Summary
23 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 24 parts 23 parts
22 Beam, J. D., and J. J. Braunscheidel. 1998. Rouge River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 22, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 22 Executive Summary
22 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 22 parts 22 parts
21 Rozich, T. J. 1998. Manistee River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 21, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 21 Executive Summary
21 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 21 parts 21 parts
20 Wiley, M. J., and P. W. Seelbach 1997. An introduction to rivers - the conceptual basis for the Michigan Rivers Inventory (MRI) project. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 20, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 20 About the MRI Project
19 O'Neal, R. P. 1997. Muskegon River watershed assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 19, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 19 Executive Summary
19 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 19 parts 19 parts
18 Hay-Chmielewski, E. M. and G. E. Whelan, Editors. 1997. Lake sturgeon rehabilitation strategy. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 18, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 18 Executive Summary
17 Diana, J. S., G. Y. Belyea, and R. D. Clark, Jr., Editors. 1997. History, status, and trends in populations of yellow perch and double-crested cormorants in Les Cheneaux Islands, Michigan. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 17, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 17 General Introduction
16 Hay-Chmielewski, E. M., P. W. Seelbach, G. E. Whelan, and D. B. Jester, Jr. 1995. Huron River assessment. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 16, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 16 Executive Summary
16 parts Link to Fisheries Special Report 16 parts 16 parts
15 Alexander, G. R., J. L. Fenske, and D. W. Smith. 1995. A fisheries management guide to stream protection and restoration. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 15, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 15 Introduction
14 Keller, M., K. D. Smith, and R. W. Rybicki, Editors. 1990. Review of salmon and trout management in Lake Michigan. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 14, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 14 Introduction
13 Latta, W. C., Editor. 1990. 1980-1990 Michigan fisheries - A foundation for the future. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 13, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 13 Introduction
12 Jester, D. B., Jr. 1988. A description of the organization and programs of the Fisheries Division, Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Report 12, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 12 Introduction
11 Borgeson, D. P. 1987. Fish stocking guidelines, revised 1987. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Report 11, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 11 Introduction
10 Latta, W. C., Editor 1983. Fisheries Division biennial report, 1981-1982. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Report 10, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 10 Introduction
09 Merna, J. W., J. C. Schneider, G. R. Alexander, W. D. Alward, and R. L. Eschenroder. 1981. Manual of fisheries survey methods. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Report 09, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 09 Introduction
08 Allison, L. N., J. G. Hnath, and W. G. Yoder. 1977. Manual of common diseases, parasites, and anomalies of Michigan fishes. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Report 08, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 08 Introduction
07 Coopes, G. F. 1974. Au Sable River watershed project biological report (1971-1973). Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Report 07, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 07 Abstract
06 Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 1974. Michigan fisheries centennial report, 1873-1973. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Report 06, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 06 Preface
05 Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 1973. Michigan's Great Lakes trout and salmon fishery (1969-1972). Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Report 05, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 05 Preface
04 Borgeson, D. P., Editor. 1972. Status of Michigan's fisheries management, 1971. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Report 04, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 04 Preface
03 Borgeson, D. P., Editor. 1970. Coho salmon status report 1967-68. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Report 03, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 03 Introduction and Resumé
02 Borgeson, D. P. and W. H. Tody, Editors. 1967. Status report on Great Lakes fisheries, 1967. Michigan Department of Conservation, Fisheries Management Report 02, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 02 Introduction
01 Tody, W. H. and H. A. Tanner. 1966. Coho salmon for the Great Lakes. Michigan Department of Conservation, Fisheries Management Report 01, Ann Arbor. (PDF) 01 Introduction