The Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan is an educational institution dedicated to sharing the art, history, and science of Northeast Michigan. Visit the commercial gill net fish tug, Katherine V, which operated in northern Lake Huron in the early 1900s, as well as other artifacts of more recent sport fish past. The Besser Museum is also home to the recently retired DNR Fisheries Research Vessel (R/V) Chinook.
What you can do here
Access Fishing History & Culture Research, Boat Viewing, Gift Shop or Fisheries Items for Purchase, School or Group Tours, View Exhibits
Hours: Monday - Saturday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ; and Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
491 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707
Alpena, MI 49707
GPS: 45.08067, -83.44846
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More Information
A story about Tuffy Cross, a 5th generation commercial fisherman, and his life on Lake Huron. | Info | |
Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief | Info | |
Book documenting history of commercial fishing in Alcona and Iosco Counties of northeast Michigan | Info | |
Book documenting history of commercial fishing on Thunder Bay, northern Lake Huron areas from Black River to Rockport | Info | |
Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief | Info | |
Video tour of the 1928 Katherine V Exhibit at the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan. | Info | |
Exhibit Interpretive Panel Sign | Info | |
Video documentary (DVD) describing changes to Lake Huron ecosystem resulting from invasive species | Info | |
A Research Report documenting Katherine V Commercial Fish Tug by Frank & Nancy Prothero | Info | |
The Tramp is joined by other boats as they experience success and distress while fishing Lake Huron. | Info |