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Inland Seas Angler GREAT LAKES BASIN REPORT A Publication of the Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council March/April 2021 http://www.great-lakes.org Vol. 32, No. 3 DNR drafts walleye management plan for inland waters recreational fishing and play an Although walleye reside in the Great important ecological role as a top Lakes, rivers and inland lakes, Herbst predator. Though several local, said this draft plan takes a narrow regional and Great Lakes-centric focus on inland waters—primarily walleye plans exist, the Michigan inland lakes—because the walleye Department of Natural Resources has management in those other bodies of drafted the first statewide walleye plan water is primarily addressed in focused on inland waters. various other existing management or Seth Herbst, the DNR’s aquatic rehabilitation plans. species and regulatory affairs The new walleye management plan for manager, is leading the initiative. He inland waters aims to provide an said this draft plan was developed to overview of: guide the department’s management effort toward maximizing both angler The status of the species in satisfaction and the ecological benefits Michigan. of walleye fisheries. The biology and ecology of inland walleye populations. A healthy, abundant walleye “Walleye is a high-priority species for population is a big part of Michigan’s management in Michigan because of Angler perceptions about walleye fisheries. These native fish provide its ecological, social and cultural management and fishing exciting opportunities for world-class significance,” Herbst said. “Walleye opportunities. fishing is a big draw for anglers.” Walleye Management Plan Continued on page x In this issue… So. Lake Michigan Regional Fishery Workshop April 22, 2021, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Zoom linked will be emailed DEC finalization trout stream regs ......... 2 to registrants on the morning of April 22 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Married anglers/hunters combo licenses 3 DEC new opportunity for Youth Hunters 3 DNR/agencies remove invasive carp ..... 4 Registration is now open for the 2021 7:10 p.m. Great Lakes Mass Manage conflict with Canada geese ...... 4 Southern Lake Michigan Fishery Marking Program DEC Net Pen-Rearing Projects .............. 5 Workshop. The workshop will include Walleye egg collection on Muskegon Riv 5 Matt Kornis – Fish Biologist, U.S. DNR says fish kills may be common ...... 6 presentations from biologists, Fish & Wildlife Service Top Sportfishing Equipment Brands ....... 6 educators, and fishery managers with DNR conducted 200+ fisheries surveys . 7 Michigan DNR, USFWS, MSU and 7:40 p.m. Huron-Michigan DNR investigating amount of stocked Michigan Sea Grant. Topics will Predator Diet Study female walleye from two hatcheries .. 7 Brian Roth – Associate Professor, Volunteer to be Striped Bass Coop ........ 8 include salmon and trout diets, updates RBFF Annual Stakeholder Survey ......... 8 on stocking levels, and other fishery MSU (Tentative) Register for NY’s Recreational Marine .. 8 management issues. There will also be 8:20 p.m. Harvest Limits and Other NY ‘21 Freshwater Fishing Regs Guide . 8 an opportunity to ask questions New interactive Trout Stream Fishing .... 8 Management Updates New ‘21-22 Indiana Fishing Regs Guide 8 through the Q&A box on Zoom via Jay Wesley – Lake Michigan Basin Early/late season walleye harvest .......... 9 computer. Coordinator, MDNR Pure Fishing to purchase Plano ............. 9 Abu Garcia list of top 10 of Country’s Deadline to register is Wednesday, April 21.Contact: Katelyn Brolick at 8:40 p.m. Multispecies-Predator 100 best fisheries .............................10 Prey Ratio Project Check for zebra mussels in Marimo ......11 [email protected] Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair Oct 2 ....11 Kelly Robinson – Assistant Economic impact comment period ........11 7 p.m. Introduction and Michigan Professor, MSU Other Breaking News Items ..................11 Sea Grant Updates 9 p.m. Adjourn Dan O'Keefe – SW District Educator, Michigan Sea Grant 2 Great Lakes Basin Report DEC announces finalization of trout stream regulations Took effect on April 1 for 2021 Trout Opener Established 1972 New York State Department of across the state. These changes also President Environmental Conservation (DEC) reflect DEC's continuing efforts to Daniel N. Thomas, Illinois Commissioner Basil Seggos simplify regulations whenever Vice President announced the finalization of new possible to make fishing more Open trout stream regulations that took accessible and enjoyable. The Secretary Michael D. Sanger, Wisconsin effect on April 1, 2021, and help rulemaking eliminates more than 20 Treasurer improve the management of inland types of special regulations associated Thomas G. Couston, Illinois trout streams across the state. The new with trout stream reaches, reducing 26 regulations support the objectives of regulations to four, while sustaining a DIRECTORS Illinois – Robert Gaik the five management categories of consistent level of resource protection. Indiana – Mike Schoonveld DEC's Trout Stream Management New York – Thomas Marks Plan and significantly increase trout The new regulations are: Ohio – Rick Unger stream angling opportunities by Daily creel limit of five trout per Ontario – Darryl Choronzey Pennsylvania - Ed Kissell allowing fishing year-round. In day with no more than two longer Wisconsin – Robert Wincek addition, DEC launched a new than 12 inches statewide and for interactive Trout Stream Fishing Map reaches categorized as Wild or Position Statement to provide anglers with information Stocked in effect from April 1 Representing a major interest in the aquatic about how and where to find their resources of the Great Lakes states and the through October 15; province of Ontario, the Great Lakes Sport preferred type of trout angling Daily creel limit of three trout per Fishing Council is a confederation of opportunities. day with no more than one longer organizations and individuals with a concern for the present and future of sport fishing, our natural than 12 inches for reaches resources and the ecosystem in which we live. We "These newly finalized trout designated as Wild-Quality or encourage the wise use of our resources and a stream regulations will help DEC Stocked-Extended in effect from search for the truth about the issues confronting implement our ongoing approach to April 1 through October 15; us. trout stream management, which is based in science and developed Daily creel limit of one trout per Inland Seas Angler transparently with public input," day, any size, for reaches GREAT LAKES BASIN REPORT Commissioner Seggos said. "These designated as Wild-Premier in Publisher regulations not only extend fishing effect from April 1 through Dan Thomas, 630/941-1351 opportunities, but also balance the October 15; and Editor Jeanette Thomas desires of New York State's diverse Creation of a statewide catch-and- Webmaster trout stream anglers with our release trout season in effect from Chad Lapa responsibility to manage these October 16 to March 31. During resources to their fullest ecological this period anglers are restricted to and recreational potential. And the artificial lures only and must Copyright 2021 by Great Lakes Basin Publications, the INLAND SEAS ANGLERS-GREAT new interactive Trout Stream Fishing promptly release all trout caught. LAKES BASIN REPORT is the newsletter of the Great Map launched recently adds to the Lakes Sport Fishing Council, a federally recognized incredible resources available on the Some exceptions apply for certain not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and recognized DECInfo Locator, making it easier stream reaches. The new 2021 fishing for tax-deductible giving by the federal government. Opinions expressed are those of the authors than ever before to access information regulations guide lists the new and not necessarily those of GLSFC, its officers or about New York's outdoor resources." regulations with descriptions of the staff. Reproduction of any material by paid-up applicable stream reaches. A listing of members is encouraged, but appropriate credit The Trout Stream Management how publicly accessible trout stream must be given. Reproduction by others without written permission is prohibited. Plan's categories, objectives, and reaches are categorized is also strategies were developed to achieve available in DEC's Categorization of Address Change: outcomes identified by a diverse New York State Trout Stream Reaches Send six weeks in advance with old mailing label audience of anglers that participated in (PDF), available at DEC's website. to GREAT LAKES BASIN REPORT, P.O. Box 297, more than 20 public meetings held Elmhurst, IL 60126, (630) 941-1351 or [email protected]. Great Lakes Basin Report 3 DNR adjusts how married anglers and hunters buy combination licenses Both members of married couples who cards. If both spouses are not present, The DNR offers the following want to purchase a combination the person present may purchase their married combination licenses: angling or hunting license in person part of the license and their spouse Angling, valid for fishing. will need to be present at the sales may obtain their license at a later date Conservation angling, valid for location starting February 18, when at no additional charge. half the possession limit, per the Minnesota DNR began requiring If a spouse does not have a record spouse. both spouses to provide and verify on file with the DNR, that spouse can Sports, valid for fishing for both their own complete customer records create one with their full name, birth spouses and small game hunting on file to purchase a combination date, social security number. If they for one spouse. license. are a Minnesota resident age 21 or Super Sports, valid for fishing for “These changes will bring the older, they also will need a current both spouses, small game for one DNR into compliance with state and Minnesota driver’s license or current spouse, includes two state trout federal laws that require collecting this Minnesota identification card. They stamps, and waterfowl and information for angling or hunting can create their record anywhere DNR pheasant stamps for one spouse.