justnorth posted on December 19, 2007 08:23 :: 1871 Views
The Department of Natural Resources today reminded anglers the application period for the 2008 Black Lake sturgeon spearing lottery is Jan. 7-11.
Interested anglers may register for the spearing lottery by calling the DNR Gaylord Operations Service Center at (989) 732-3541 or applying in person at the center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the application period. All applicants 17 years and older must hold a valid Michigan fishing license. Those under 17 years old also may register for the season. Those applying for the drawing should have proper identification on hand during the application process. This may include a valid Michigan driver license, a Michigan ID card, a DNR sportcard or a valid Michigan fishing license.
The limited sturgeon spearing season on Black Lake, located in Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties, opens Feb. 2, 2008, and runs through Feb. 10 or until the maximum harvest of five fish has been reached. A total of 225 anglers, or 25 per day, will be selected to participate. The drawing to determine those participants will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Chateau North located at 10621 Twin Lakes Rd. in Cheboygan. Successful applicants will be notified of their date to fish by mail in advance of the season.
Last year, 590 individuals registered for the spearing lottery. Only four fish were harvested during the 2007 season, which lasted the full nine days. The sturgeon ranged in size from 51 to 70 inches and weighed between 38 and 71 pounds. Nearly 700 individuals registered for the sturgeon lottery in 2006 when ice conditions were known to be better.
For more information, contact the Gaylord Operations Service Center at (989) 732-3541.
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