A WALLEYE CAPTURED during an Upper Peninsula survey. The public is invited to comment on a proposed walleye regulation change for several lakes in Dickinson and Iron counties. (Michigan Department of Natural Resources)

IRON MOUNTAIN — Next weekend is free fishing weekend in Michigan.

All fishing license fees will be waived Feb. 15-16 and a Recreation Passport will not be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites. All fishing regulations still apply.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages anyone planning on ice fishing to consult Michigan.gov/IceSafety before any on-ice activities.

The DNR also reminds the public that a meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday at The Windsor Center, 612 W. Adams St., Iron River, to discuss proposed walleye regulation changes for several area lakes.

The changes involve Lake Antoine in Dickinson County and Lake Emily, Hagerman Lake, Lake Mary, Lake Ottawa, Stanley Lake and Winslow Lake in Iron County. These lakes now fall under the existing statewide regulation for walleye — a 15-inch minimum size requirement and a daily possession limit of five fish.

The proposed regulation change would add a protected slot limit. Anglers would not be able to possess any walleye measuring between 18 inches and 23 inches.

Also, the daily possession limit would be three fish. Anglers could possess fish 15 inches to 18 inches and only one walleye 23 inches or greater.

Anyone unable to attend Monday’s in-person meeting is invited to share their comments by completing a form available at https://forms.office.com/g/eLzNEe68ec. Comments shared in person and digitally will be considered.

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Wisconsin anglers can register this week for the One O One ice fishing derby that starts at daybreak Saturday, Feb. 15. The derby is hosted by One O One Bar & Grill, 5050 Highway 101, Florence, Wis.

It includes all Florence County waters with categories for walleye, northern pike, bass and panfish. Entry fee is $20 with a 100% payout. The registration deadline is Friday.

Also on Saturday, Feb. 15, Kids and Mentors Outdoors, or KAMO, is hosting a fishing derby at Lake Emily in Commonwealth, Wis., for youths ages 5 to 15.

Everything is provided by KAMO, including jig poles, bait, prizes and a lunch at noon. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, go to https://www.kamokids.org/map/northwoods-chapter/ or contact Johnny Johnson at 715-548-1112.

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Roadhouse 139 in Long Lake, Wis., is hosting a one-day predator hunt with registration from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and weigh-in starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. For more information, call 715-674-4576.

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Florence County Forestry and Parks, along with Blue Ox Trail Riders, announced that snowmobile trails in Florence County will be opening today. Snowmobilers are advised that the trails are in early season conditions.

Forest County trails are also opening today. To the west, trails in Vilas County are open with conditions ranging from poor to good.