Blue Water Sturgeon Festival
The Sturgeon Festival is a one-day event each May, focused on providing close encounters with the “Giants of the Great Lakes”. ( www.sturgeonfestival.com )
The Sturgeon Festival is a one-day event each May, focused on providing close encounters with the “Giants of the Great Lakes”. ( www.sturgeonfestival.com )
Great Lakes Research Station
The Commercial Fishing Museum has exhibits of several centers for commercial fishing that were in the Keweenaw. ( www.keweenawhistory.org/sites/fishing.html )
The Great Lakes Historical Society’s mission is to preserve and make known the history of the Great Lakes. ( 419-214-5000 — www.inlandseas.org )
The article—first published in Michigan History Magazine—traces Michigan’s Great Lakes fishery from Indigenous (Anishinaabek) subsistence practices through 19th–20th century commercial growth, technological change (e.g., gill-net
For America’s 250th, explore how Great Lakes fisheries helped shape Michigan’s history—and how that legacy still lives on in the people, places, and traditions of
The sea lamprey invasion pushed Great Lakes fisheries to a biological low by the 1950s, disrupting ecosystems and fishing communities alike. But that crisis also
The GLFC’s new educator page offers Great Lakes and sea lamprey resources for teachers, nature centers, camps, and other learning settings across the region.
Federal agency conserving and managing fish and other acquaticc resources.
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!
