Smaller trout can now be taken on 3 U.P. lakes, daily catch limits increased

Three lakes in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have new trout fishing rules that allow anglers to take smaller fish, and more per day.

Last week, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted to reclassify four of the U.P.’s inland trout lakes. One of them now allows fishing all year round, and the use of all tackle and bait.

The changes expand opportunities to target other species in these waters, and better reflect the fish that are present, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said in a news release.

Moon Lake, South Kidney Lake and Strawberry Lake have all been changed from Type D to Type A trout fishing regulations, which allows for a minimum size limit of 10 inches and a daily catch limit of up to five fish. All three lakes are managed for brook trout.

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