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DNR updates board on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan commercial fisheries, electronic reporting and market developments
Summary
DNR fisheries staff reported on harvest trends, new electronic fish‑harvest reporting (EFERS/EFIS), quota adjustments and market initiatives (100% Great Lakes Fish). Lake Superior dockside value was about $2.4M in 2023; Lake Michigan whitefish value was near $6M. Staff and commercial boards noted ecosystem changes (mussel impacts), strong year classes (cisco), and ongoing rule work (trawl rule, lake trout scope statement).
Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff briefed the board Oct. 23 on commercial fishing in both Great Lakes.
On Lake Superior, Brad Ray and Craig Hooman described multi‑year harvest trends for whitefish, cisco and lake trout, monthly trigger monitoring to avoid overharvest, and a 2023 dockside value near $2.4 million for state‑licensed harvests. Craig highlighted rollout challenges and benefits of the new electronic fish‑harvest reporting system (EFERS/EFIS),…
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