Michigan borders on 4 of the 5 Great Lakes. Lakes Huron and Michigan are fifth and sixth largest lakes in the world. 11,037 inland lakes. 38,075 square miles of Great Lakes water. In Michigan you are never more than 6 miles to a lake or stream.
Lake Superior is the second largest lake in the world.
20,850 marine related jobs. 1,619,485 individuals received fishing licenses in FY'89, more than the number of individuals that received licenses issued by any other state except California and Texas. Fishing is Michigan's fastest growing outdoor sport.