DNR Postpones Oct. 24 Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Public Meeting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the upcoming Lake Michigan Fisheries Management public meeting has been postponed.

Originally scheduled for Oct. 24 at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wisconsin, this second public meeting will be rescheduled for December. The public comment period will remain open through Nov. 30.

The DNR is committed to actively engaging stakeholders in discussing future management options for the Lake Michigan fishery. DNR staff will continue to attend Lake Michigan stakeholder and sport club meetings throughout the rest of the year, gathering additional input to aid in future management options development.

Members of the public are encouraged to review the information presented at the Aug. 30 Lake Michigan management public engagement meeting.

To request DNR staff presence at a future meeting or to suggest any Lake Michigan management ideas, please email DNRLakeMichiganPlan@wisconsin.gov or contact your local DNR fisheries representative.