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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites the public to discuss walleye regulation changes for two lakes located in the eastern Upper Peninsula.
A public meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Curtis Community Building, located at 17353 W. Davis St. in Curtis.
Two lakes are proposed for a walleye regulation change:
These lakes currently fall under the existing statewide regulation for walleye. There is a 15-inch minimum size requirement and a daily possession limit of five fish.
The proposed regulation change adds a protected slot limit. This means that anglers would not be able to possess any walleye measuring between 18 inches and 23 inches in the daily possession limit. The daily possession limit would be changed to three fish. Anglers could possess fish 15 inches to 18 inches and only one walleye 23 inches long or greater.
The Management Plan for Walleye in Michigan’s Inland Waters was published in 2021. 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 in more variable environmental conditions, like warmer waters.
Regulation changes must be approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, after soliciting public feedback. The proposal also will be shared at the spring Conversations and Coffee meetings and through DNR citizens advisory groups. Dates and times for the Conversations and Coffee meetings will be announced in an upcoming news release.
Anyone unable to attend the Feb. 26 meeting is invited to share their comments on this regulation proposal by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/g/jY4ApYZZiT.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan residents the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs and other aspects of natural resources management. To learn more about how the DNR manages Michigan's fisheries for current and future generations, visit Michigan.gov/Fishing.