Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan
Museum with fisheries heritage exhibit, including the Katherine V and RV Chinook
Museum with fisheries heritage exhibit, including the Katherine V and RV Chinook
Scenic lighthouse and beaches, paired with commercial fishing artifacts of the pound net commercial fishing era, featuring the vessel Bernice. Lighthouse museum also features fisheries
Fish Hatchery Visitor Center
Maritime Museum
Maritime Museum with 1939 fish tug and Great Lakes Research Library
MSU’s science and culture museum, has wide ranging collections for the serious scholar that include an AuSable River boat and field research reports and notes including fly tying, fish
Commercial home site, fishing artifacts, and boats.
Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan looks at commercial fishing past through stories of local fishermen and one historic boat, the Katherine V. Posted on February 23,
Mackinaw Boats – played a pivotal role in the transition of historic Upper Great Lakes fisheries.
Short history of commercial fishing vessels
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!
