The Fishermen
This Michigan Fish Producers Association website captures the stories of commercial fishermen and fishing families from Michigan. Fishing families and communities featured include: BAY PORT
This Michigan Fish Producers Association website captures the stories of commercial fishermen and fishing families from Michigan. Fishing families and communities featured include: BAY PORT
News story about John Cross Fisheries and including a few recipes written by Tim Tebeau, published online on MyNorth news (July 13, 2012). Excerpt of
A Flickr photo library designed for use by the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail network and partnership. Offers access to a variety of photos from
Commercial Fishing in Michigan by Saralee R. Howard and Alan Moore (Michigan History Division) published in Great Lakes Informant (Series 3, Number 1, Michigan Industries).
Muskie Fishing, Fact and Fancy, Lore and Lures (2nd Edition) Book written by and published by Homer LeBlanc (no publishing date on book) Stories and
Photograph of tribal fisherman Bill Fowler’s trap net boat Stormin’ Norman in the Manitou Passage, MI. Circa 2010.
Lake Superior Whitefish shares the story of the Petersons, a commercial fishing family in Hancock, MI. This video is part of The Ways, an ongoing
Dockside Fish Market …Fish Tales (read online here) DOCKSIDE FISH MARKET FRESH & SMOKED / THE BIG SEA WATER by William Least Heat – Moon Photographs
ENVIRONMENT, CULTURE, AND THE GREAT LAKES FISHERIES by JOHN C. HUDSON and SUSY S. ZIEGLER ABSTRACT. The commercial fisheries of the United States and Canadian
An Economy of Scales (Upwellings, March 2015 special edition), explores the food fish industry in Michigan and includes information about: Michigan’s First Annual Seafood Summit
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!
