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Anglers who fish for walleye on Lake Winnibigoshish (Winnie) and connected waters will have a chance to discuss the experimental fishing regulation with DNR staff at open-house style public meetings in October.

The first meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 11, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Bug-O-Nay-Gee-Shig School on Highway 2 between Cass Lake and Bena. The second meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center (MIFC) Training Room, 402 SE 11th Street, Grand Rapids.[[In-content Ad]]Both meetings will begin with a short presentation describing the changes in the walleye fishery since the DNR implemented the current protected slot limit of 17-to 26-inches that has been in place since 2000. The presentation will also include several regulation options being considered. DNR fisheries staff will answer questions and take comments about whether to continue or modify the regulation.

For those unable to attend a local meeting, there will also be an open-house from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the DNR Headquarters, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul. Staff will be available there to take comments on the regulation.

Those unable to attend these meetings may submit comments directly to the DNR Area Fisheries Office, 1201 East Highway 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Written comments will be accepted until Oct. 22.

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