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Go deep into Great Lakes fisheries heritage using this curated list of materials—including audio, videos, books, and more—that have been curated for independent learning at your own pace.

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The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery

The Fish Thief Program
An award-winning documentary exploring the ecological and historical impacts of sea lamprey and fisheries management.

Fishing In Michigan, Michigan Sea Grant Flickr Photo Library

flickr gallery
A Flickr photo album offering images of commercial and recreational fishing in Michigan.

Fish Tugs of the Greatest Lake website

fish tugs
A website documenting fish tugs of the Great Lakes, including modern and historic images of the Great Lakes fishing fleet.

Lake Invaders – The Fight for Lake Huron

lake invaders
Video documentary (DVD) describing changes to Lake Huron ecosystem resulting from invasive species

The Life of the Lakes – A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery

Life of the Lakes
Michigan Sea Grant’s updated third edition of The Life of the Lakes: A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery offers a look at the colorful story of our Great Lakes.

Fins, Tails, and Scales Poster

Fins and Scales
An educational poster featuring Great Lakes fish species

Vintage Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron Fisheries Photos

An album of historic photos of commercial fishing in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron.

The Great Lake Sturgeon

The Great Lake Sturgeon book cover
A book about ecology, issues, and management of the Lake Sturgeon.

Big Brownie – The O’Fish’al Story

Big Brownie
A video documentary about the Michigan Brown Trout Festival hosted each summer in Alpena, Mich.

Fishes of Isle Royale

Fishes of Isle Royale
A book about Great Lakes fish and their habitats specific to Isle Royale.

Fishes of the Great Lakes Region

Fishes of the Great Lakes Region
Identification guide book for fishes of the Great Lakes region

Guide to Great Lakes Fishes

Guide to Great Lakes Fishes
Guide Book to more than fifty common Great Lakes fish

Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail – Evelyn S. still making history

Evelyn S
Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief

Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail – People, Fish, & Fishing

Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief

Great Lakes Fisheries Experiences Abound in Northeast Michigan

Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief

Northwest Lower Michigan Fisheries Heritage, Travel, Tourism, & Fish

Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief

Katherine V: A Lone Survivor & Fishing Legend – Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail Article

Historic Photo of Katherine V
Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief

The GLFHT is Getting an Upgrade—More to Explore This Summer!

With financial support from America250MI, we are excited to enhance the GLFHT website! We’re delivering a more accessible, user-friendly experience and expanded stories that celebrate fisheries heritage in Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes region.

Some highlights include new trail stories featuring local voices, curated educational resources for youth and educators, additional places to explore in our directory, and more ways to connect with coastal communities through history, culture, and stewardship.

The first phase of the upgraded site launched in June, with more content coming in August 2026. Thank you for visiting!

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