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Fisheries Workshops Lake Huron: Open Water
Lake Huron: Open Water
Date: April 14, 2026, 6-8 p.m. ET
(Online via Zoom only)
Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations are holding the Lake Huron Fisheries Workshop – Open Water Session. Participants can attend online via Zoom.
This workshop offers current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron fisheries. We look forward to hosting your questions!
Registration for this event is free, but you must register by Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
In addition to receiving a confirmation email directly following this registration process, a link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to all virtual registrants on the morning of April 14.
Workshop Agenda:
Welcome and Introductions
Brandon Schroeder and Meaghan Gass, Michigan Sea Grant
Lake Huron Offshore Catch & Creel Fishery Updates
Chris Kemp, DNR Fisheries Research
Prey Fish Survey
Tim O’Brien, USGS Great Lakes Science Center
Sea Lamprey Management Program
Nick Johnson, USGS Hammond Bay Biological Station
Mi Fresh Fish: Michigan Commercial Fisheries Overview
Lauren Stigers, Michigan Sea Grant
Fisheries Management Updates & Discussion
Doug Schultz, Tim Cwalinski and Jeff Jolley, DNR Fisheries Management
- Fish Stocking Updates
- Management updates
- Question and answer discussion
Adjourn