People of the Sturgeon Oral History Collection
People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin’s Love Affair with an Ancient Fish is a tale of the cultural and scientific history of an iconic Wisconsin fish,
People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin’s Love Affair with an Ancient Fish is a tale of the cultural and scientific history of an iconic Wisconsin fish,
Book by Trygvie Jensen (2009) compiles oral histories and stories from those involved in commercial fisheries of northern Lake Michigan and Door County (Wisconsin) waters. Autor
A photo and image archive of commercial fishing in northern Lake Michigan and Door County (Wisconsin) waters. This website archive offers a variety of photos
A short video documenting and exploring the commercial fishing era of South Haven, Michigan. This video was produced in 2015 by Richard Brunvand in collaboration
Cultures and Ecologies: A Native Fishing Conflict on the Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula is a book written by Edwin C. Koenig, published in 2005 by the University
Venerable fishery sets sights on future. Bell’s Fishery has been a fixture in Mackinaw City for decades, providing fresh and smoked fish to retail and
A Fleet of Fish Trucks and a Boat. Cameron “Cam” McMurry of Big Stone Bay Fishery doesn’t have a family heritage in commercial fishing. In
Fraziers persist with fishing ‘in their blood.’ Near the “top” of Lake Michigan lies the little town of Naubinway, meaning Place of Echoes in Ojibwe.
An oral history collection of interviews with North Shore commercial fishermen (interviews available online). This project produced by Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin
Lake Erie Fishermen: Work, Identity, and Tradition by Lloyd, Timothy C.; Mullen, Patrick B. This book was published in 1990 by Univ. Ilinois Press, and is
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!
