Delta County, Michigan – October 21, 2015 – Bays de Noc, continues to report growth in the walleye population for the sixth year in row. This growth is due in large part to several groups working together to supplement the current natural walleye population in the Bays de Noc. Through their efforts, more than 3,500, 6-9 inch walleye will have a new home in Little Bay de Noc. These larger fish are a welcome addition to the Bays and will be mature for spawning in about 3 years, much faster than the smaller fingerlings that are usually planted.
The organizations have committed to making this a long-term project for the health and the economic importance the fishery provides to Delta County. While the fish planted this year will be mature in about three years, the fish planted in 2011-2012 are at maturity and will make a positive impact on the Bays by spawning in the upcoming year.
Sara Cole, Director of the Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau states that, “The Bays de Noc are one of the best assets in Delta County, fishing is a large part of that. Stocking our walleye population is just one way that we can ensure that travelers and local fisher people alike are able to enjoy angling opportunities here on our Bays. Our area continues to be one of the best places in the country for all types of anglers, who continuously report catching record numbers and sizes of fish.”
Local residents and businesses in conjunction with Walleye Restoration Project, Hannahville Indian Community, the Bay de Noc Great Lakes Sports Fishermen, Inc., Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Delta County Chamber of Commerce, and the Delta County Economic Development Alliance will introduce the walleye into Little Bay de Noc on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 12:00-1:00 at the Whitefish River, North of US 2, directly west of the Whitefish Bridge in Rapid River. This marks the sixth year the groups have collaborated in walleye restoration efforts.
The Walleye Restoration group was spearheaded by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee and the Hannahville Indian Community. Walleye Restoration aims to put a positive face on the area fishery. This effort involves creating a coalition to raise money to restore, conserve and manage the fishery. The work includes educating the public to reduce illegal poaching, stream and river runoff, and sedimentation that negatively affect the walleye population. The group is hoping to keep anecdotal records of the walleye fishery as one way of informally evaluating the efforts. Any anglers that would like to share their experiences fishing on the Bays de Noc should contact the Delta County Commerce Center at (906) 786-2192 or email reports to info@deltami.org.
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