is bass season open in mi
- LARGEMOUTH BASS and SMALLMOUTH BASS Season Dates Inclusive (2016 - 2017 dates in parentheses) General Inland Waters. Northern Zone - Smallmouth bass catch and release First Saturday in May to the Friday preceding the third Saturday in June (May. 7 â June 17) Northern Zone - Smallmouth bass harvest Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March of the following year (June. 18 - March 5)