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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2023-04-13

Contact: Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes District Fisheries Supervisor Bradley.Eggold@wisconsin.gov or 414-303-0138

DNR To Host Third Public Meeting On Lake Michigan Lake Trout Population

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today reminds the public of the third meeting in a series of four public meetings of the Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population.

The meeting is on Tuesday, April 18 in Cleveland, WI, and all members of the public are welcome to attend and participate.

Following a summary of the second meeting, the focus of this meeting will shift to lake trout population and forecast models in Lake Michigan. The public can join in-person or virtually by registering via Zoom. More meeting information can be found on the DNR’s Lake Michigan Fisheries webpage, including a recording of the first and second meetings.

Another opportunity to provide input on and learn about Lake Michigan’s lake trout population will be at the fourth and final meeting of the Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group, which will take place at Lakeshore Technical College’s Lake Michigan conference room:

  • Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6 p.m. focused on Lake Trout Discussion and Input

You can find more information about these information sessions and public input opportunities on the DNR’s event webpage or the Lake Michigan fisheries webpage.

 

EVENT DETAILS

What: Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group Meeting

When: Tuesday, April 18 at 6 p.m.

Where: In-person at Lakeshore Technical College or online via Zoom. Please register for the meeting using this link for both in-person and virtual options.

Join in-person at:

Lakeshore Technical College
Lake Michigan Room
1290 North Ave.
Cleveland, WI 53015