Fishing Shows in Michigan

Fishing shows host exhibitors who offer fishing-related goods and services, seminars about fishing techniques, live demonstrations by experienced players in the industry, child-friendly events and activities, and entertainment for the whole family. Fishing shows in Michigan bring in both local and national exhibitors and visitors.

  1. Ultimate Fishing Show

    • The four-day Ultimate Fishing Show takes place at the Rock Financial Showplace in Detroit. The event features live training from industry experts such as Kevin VanDam, an award-winning bass fisherman; Joe Thomas, an expert in smallmouth fishing; and Mark Martin, a top walleye angler.

      One of the show's stages is Lake Ultimate, a 110,000-gallon indoor lake stocked with rainbow trout. Live presentations and demonstrations such as fishing from a kayak, innovative boat-loading and launching techniques, and fish-catching secrets are revealed.

      The show is open to the public at a cost of $10 for adults and $4 for children between 6 and 16. Children under 5 get in free.

      Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit

      ShowSpan Inc.

      2121 Celebration Drive NE

      Grand Rapids, MI 49525

      616-447-2860

      showspan.com

    Ultimate Sport Show

    • The Ultimate Sport Show is held at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. This exhibition focuses on fishing topics but also incorporates taxidermy, rock climbing and crossbow shooting.

      Programs include free fly casting instruction, fish cleaning demonstrations and a virtual fishing simulator for kids. This show also has an indoor lake for demonstrations and training. Admission prices are as above for the Ultimate Fishing Show.

      ShowSpan Inc.

      2121 Celebration Drive NE

      Grand Rapids, MI 49525

      616-447-2860

      showspan.com

    Midwest Fly Fishing Expo

    • The Midwest Fly Fishing Expo is held at the Macomb Community College Sports and Expo Center in Warren. This weekend event features over 100 fly fishing vendors, fly casting seminars, fly tying, a 100-foot casting pond, an activity area for kids, free parking and free entry for children under 17. Adult admission is $10 per day or $15 for the weekend.

      Michigan Fly Fishing Club

      P.O. Box 530861

      Livonia, MI 48153

      248-650-0172

      midwestflyfishingexpo.com