Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum

Anglers, commercial fishers and others with an interest in Lake Michigan’s fisheries can join the Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum to get the latest research, management news and other information about the fishery and share their feedback with Wisconsin fisheries officials on Lake Michigan topics.

The Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum (LMFF) is facilitated by Titus Seilheimer, UW-Sea Grant, with support from DNR. Representatives from major sport fishing clubs on Lake Michigan and Green Bay, commercial fishers, the Conservation Congress and the University of Wisconsin System are formal members of the forum. Meetings are open to the public.

Forum purpose 
The forum’s focus is on raising awareness of Lake Michigan fisheries issues and providing an opportunity for discussion, feedback and comment on topics of interest. In fall 2012, the group was expanded to about 40 members from the 17-member group that had been operating in past years.

Revised Terms of Reference [PDF 14KB] for the Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum.

April 15, 2019 LMFF Meeting

At this meeting, the department will re-engage stakeholders to begin discussions about Lake Michigan management and collaboration options for 2020 and beyond. Specifically we will gather input on the timeline for summer meetings and gather stakeholder thoughts and ideas on the information that will be presented at these future meetings

• Agenda [PDF 77KB]