DNR seeks public input on walleye regulation

ISHPEMING — On Tuesday, July 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. EDT a public meeting will be held to discuss walleye regulation changes for Teal Lake and Lake Independence in Marquette County. The meeting will be held at the Ishpeming Township Hall, 1575 U.S. Highway 41 West in Ishpeming. Teal Lake and Lake Independence currently fall under the existing statewide regulation for walleye. There is a 15-inch minimum size limit requirement and a daily possession limit of five fish. A regulation change under consideration adds a protected slot limit to these two inland lakes. This means that anglers would not be able to possess walleye measuring between 18 inches and 23 inches. Under the proposed regulation, the daily possession limit would remain at five walleyes. However, anglers could only possess one walleye that is greater than 23 inches. The Management Plan for Walleye in Michigan’s Inland Waters was published in 2021 and provides a framework to guide walleye management efforts. Using guidance from the management plan, the primary goals of this regulation proposal are to increase spawning stock and promote long-term resiliency of the species. These types of meetings are designed to gather public input and feedback on regulation changes being proposed before they are presented to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission for consideration. They’re also a great opportunity to meet fisheries managers and biologists and stay current on local fisheries. Anyone unable to attend the July 29 in-person meeting is invited share their comments regarding this regulation proposal by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/g/L9Lx5Y5DTd. Comments shared in person and digitally will be considered.
ISHPEMING — On Tuesday, July 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. EDT a public meeting will be held to discuss walleye regulation changes for Teal Lake and Lake Independence in Marquette County. The meeting will be held at the Ishpeming Township Hall, 1575 U.S. Highway 41 West in Ishpeming.
Teal Lake and Lake Independence currently fall under the existing statewide regulation for walleye. There is a 15-inch minimum size limit requirement and a daily possession limit of five fish.
A regulation change under consideration adds a protected slot limit to these two inland lakes. This means that anglers would not be able to possess walleye measuring between 18 inches and 23 inches. Under the proposed regulation, the daily possession limit would remain at five walleyes. However, anglers could only possess one walleye that is greater than 23 inches.
The Management Plan for Walleye in Michigan’s Inland Waters was published in 2021 and provides a framework to guide walleye management efforts. Using guidance from the management plan, the primary goals of this regulation proposal are to increase spawning stock and promote long-term resiliency of the species.
These types of meetings are designed to gather public input and feedback on regulation changes being proposed before they are presented to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission for consideration. They’re also a great opportunity to meet fisheries managers and biologists and stay current on local fisheries.
Anyone unable to attend the July 29 in-person meeting is invited share their comments regarding this regulation proposal by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/g/L9Lx5Y5DTd.
Comments shared in person and digitally will be considered.