DNR answers questions about status of Lake Michigan fishery

Lake Michigan Fishery Update document now available online to answer FAQs
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Sept. 28, 2015

Contact: Randy Claramunt, 231-547-2914 ext. 224 or Elyse Walter, 517-284-5839

DNR answers questions about status of Lake Michigan fishery

Anglers wading to catch salmonThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources has posted a two-page document to its website to provide updated information about the current status of the Lake Michigan fishery.

This document, in an effort to better inform anglers and the public, answers many of the questions the DNR frequently receives regarding Lake Michigan’s salmon populations and how fisheries managers are addressing their declines.

The document “Lake Michigan Fishery Update” can be found at michigan.gov/fishing. Questions within the document include:

  • Why is the DNR managing for less salmon in Lake Michigan?
  • Will Lake Michigan follow Lake Huron?
  • Will the stocking cuts and possession limits be enough?
  • Why won’t Chinook salmon eat gobies?

“We believe the questions answered in this document will paint a clearer picture about what sportfish populations in Lake Michigan really look like and what that means for anglers who pursue them,” said DNR Fisheries Division Chief Jim Dexter. “Additional work that we’re doing – including both angler and fish assessments and fish modeling – will continue to add to this picture and give us better ideas about future steps to ensure Lake Michigan continues to maintain its world-class fishing reputation.”

For even more information on fishing in Michigan, visit michigan.gov/fishing

/Note to editors: An accompanying photo is available below for download. Suggested caption follows:

Interested anglers now can learn more about the current status of Lake Michigan's fishery, thanks to a detailed document produced by the Department of Natural Resources./ 


The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

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