Betsie River fishing closure raises more questions than answers

[News]

A portion of Michigan's lower Betsie River and the eastern end of Betsie Bay will be closed to fishing from Oct. 10 until further notice to protect the fall salmon run. Are these salmon being protected from low water levels, or fishermen using illegal techniques such as snagging?

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[whatadeal]

I would go with low water levels, I kayaked the river a few times looking for fish and had to get out and walk where it dumps into the bay it was so shallow.