Minnesota DNR seeks input on Lake Winnibigoshish plan update

St. Paul — The Minnesota DNR invites people interested in Lake Winnibigoshish to share their thoughts on prioritizing future management of the lake as an initial step in updating the lake’s management plan.

The Lake Winnibigoshish management plan (including Cut Foot, Little Cut Foot, and Sugar lakes) is set to be updated during the next two years. The updated master plan will consider current public values and attitudes about the lake and will be used to guide management of Lake Winnibigoshish fish populations and habitats. It will include management goals, objectives, and strategies for the lake for the next 10 years.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates the lake’s master control system and maintains a separate master manual, which is not within the scope of the DNR’s planning efforts.

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Public input opportunities

An online questionnaire is available on the Engage with DNR website through Friday, Dec. 12. The purpose of the online scoping questionnaire is to help generate ideas and identify potential planning issues and opportunities specific to Lake Winnibigoshish as the DNR begins the planning process.

Written comments may also be submitted by emailing grandrapids.fisheries@state.mn.us or mailing comments to 1201 East Highway 2 Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Additional public input opportunities will be available as the draft plan is developed.

More information about Lake Winnibigoshish is available on the DNR website.