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Board approves permanent Lake Superior cisco and lake trout rules, including quota methodology and gear changes
Summary
The Natural Resources Board approved permanent rules (FH‑12‑23) for Lake Superior that set a quota‑setting methodology for lake trout, adjust cisco season dates to Jan. 1–Dec. 31, and add gear regulations (minimum mesh size and gill‑net tagging) to reduce bycatch and maintain multi‑use fisheries.
The Natural Resources Board voted Dec. 11 to adopt permanent rules affecting chapters NR‑20 and NR‑25 to manage Lake Superior cisco and lake trout fisheries. Brad Ray, northern fisheries supervisor, told the board the package replaces emergency rules and establishes four key components: a quota‑setting methodology for lake trout; a…
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