Fisheries input group established
Purpose
The Lake Kabetogama Fisheries Input Group will proved input to the DNR on fisheries management activities for Lake Kabetogama. The group launched in 2025.
The group advises the DNR on issues that are relevant to the state’s management of Lake Kabetogama fisheries, including any activities that are authorized, licensed, permitted or otherwise regulated or managed by the state.
The DNR will support the group by supplying information that is used to help manage the fishery, including standard fish population assessments, creel (angler) surveys, status of invasive species or other available information requested by the group.
The group will:
- Represent the breadth of interests around Lake Kabetogama fisheries.
- Learn about and contribute to a shared understanding of biological, social and economic aspects of the fishery.
- Identify and communicate to DNR staff significant stakeholder issues related to the state’s management of the fishery.
- Facilitate dialogue between the public and the DNR regarding important issues.
- Provide input to advise DNR on potential approaches to respond to issues.
- Provide advice on the most effective and acceptable regulations.
During management plan revisions, the group wil meet three times throughout the summer and once as the plan reaches completion. Between lake management plan revisions, the group will meet annually.
Members
- TBD, St. Louis County
- TBD, Koochiching County
- TBD, Statewide Species Workgroup (Walleye)
- TBD, Lake Kabetogama Resort/Business Owner
- TBD, Lake Kabetogama Resort/Business Owner
- TBD, Lake Kabetogama Lake Association
- TBD, Ash River Trail Resort Group
- TBD, Local Fishing Guide
- TBD, Local Angler (non-guide)
- TBD, Local Angler (non-guide)
- TBD, Statewide Angler
- TBD, Statewide Angler
- TBD, Local Business Owner
The DNR advertises available committee seats intermittently when a number have become open. In between these calls, the DNR welcomes applications on a rolling basis.
Meetings
Meetings will occur approximately quarterly.
Members of the public may observe meetings but these meetings serve primarily as a way for the group to cpnduct group discussions. Fifteen minutes are reserved for public comments and questions.
For upcoming online meetings, members of the public who wish to observe the meeting or speak during the public comment period should contact [email protected].