(AREA) — The DNR reminds anglers that regulations approved by the Natural Resources Commission in October 2015 impact walleye and yellow perch recreational fishing in Saginaw Bay. The new regulations have immediate effect and will remain in place for the 2016 fishing season. For walleye, the daily possession limit is 8 fish and the minimum size limit is 13 inches. For yellow perch, the daily possession limit is reduced from 50 to 25 fish. The waters where these walleye and yellow perch size-limit and bag-limit regulations apply are known as Lake Huron management unit MH-4, but also include the Saginaw River up to the Center Street Bridge, which is immediately upstream of the Rust Avenue boat launch in Saginaw. The Saginaw River is considered an inland water, so walleye season closes Tuesday, March 15, whereas the waters of MH-4 are considered Great Lakes waters and are open year round.
