Network & Partners

The Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail reflects a network and partnership among museum, maritime heritage, fisheries and other partners cooperating across Michigan and the Great Lakes region to promote our rich fisheries heritage.

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The Islander, a Gill Net Tug

Fishermen’s Memorial

This monument celebrates the heritage and fishermen in this area.

Driftwood Motel, Restaurant & Sports Bar

Lodging (and fish on the menu) will be available at the Driftwood for the May 2022 Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail network conference.

Massey Fish Company – Dockside

For six generations, the Massey family has been harvesting wild-caught fish from the cold, clear waters of the Straits of Mackinac.

Museum of Ojibwa Culture

Fort de Buade Museum

A Fisheries Heritage Sites User-Provided Place

Best Chance Too Charters

Pump House History Museum

Old School House History Center

History Museum

Best Chance Charters at Big Lake Outfitters

West Michigan Charter Fishing

Tower Marina

A Fisheries Heritage Sites User-Provided Place

Star of Saugatuck Boat Cruises

A Fisheries Heritage Sites User-Provided Place

Saugatuck’s Historic Demerest Shanty

Red Dock Cafe

A Fisheries Heritage Sites User-Provided Place

History Museum at Mt. Baldhead Park

A Fisheries Heritage Sites User-Provided Place

Makin Waves Boat and Jet Ski Rental

A Fisheries Heritage Sites User-Provided Place

Hoppenero Charters

Fish Lads of Saugatuck Restaurant and Market

A Fisheries Heritage Sites User-Provided Place

Retro Boat Rentals and Old Boat House

A Fisheries Heritage Sites User-Provided Place

Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

A local museum which fosters a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the history of Mason County, which abuts the shores of Pere Marquette Lake and Lake Michigan.

Wenonah Park at World Friendship Shell

Riverside park where 2019 Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail conference will kick-off.

Riveredge Nature Center

Riveredge is a nature center wrapped around the Milwaukee River with a focus on ecological education.

Delta College Planetarium

Explore "Mysteries of the Great Lakes" documentary film in Planetarium's Dome360 theater.

North Shore Folk School

The North Shore Folk School is campus of classrooms where traditional learning and cooperative learning is practiced.

Grand Portage National Monument

Grand Portage Annual Rendezvous & PowWow

Saginaw Bay Visitor Center at Bay City State Park

Saginaw Bay focused visitor center managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Environmental Affairs & Community Development

Bay County governmental environmental affairs department

Heritage Coast Sailing & Rowing

Promoting Community Boat Building, Rowing & Sailing on the Heritage Coast of Michigan

Lockview Restaurant

Restaurant serving local Great Lakes fish since 1945 offers 'fish and ships' flavors and view at Soo Locks.

Wipeout Charters

Whitney Charters

Wet Net Sportfishing Charters

West Coast Sportfishing

Wattabite Charter Fishing

Wasabi Charter Services, LLC

Ward Brother’s Boats Inc.

Walleye Center

Veni Vidi Fishi Charters, LLC

Two Hearted Charters

Turning Point Sportfishing

True Blue Charters

Trout Scout Charters

Trophy Specialists Fishing Charters

Traverse City Charter Fishing

The Michigan Experience

Termar Charters

Talon Charters

Stray Cat Charter Fishing LLC

Stormy Chinook Charters

Spinner N Spoon llc.

Sand Point Charters, LLC

Riverside Fishing Charters

Renegade Charter Fishing

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters

Reel Talk Sportfishing Charters

Reel Obsession Charters

Reel Pleasure Charters

Reel Fun Fishing Charters

Plumbers Helper Charter Service

Our Reel Hereos Charters

Originator Sport Fishing Charters

Off Call II Charters

New Addition Fishing Charter

Nelson Charters, LLC/Third Wish

My Mistress Charters

Miryha Sportfishing

Michigan Sport Fishing Company

Mi-Hi Fishing Charters

Maxed Fishing Charters

Model T Fishing Charters

Linedancer Charter Fishing, LLC

Lake Superior Sport Fishing

Killin’ Time Charters

Knot Hunting Sport Fishing Charters LLC

JJ Sportfishing Charters

J-Lyn Charters

Just Look’N Great Lakes Charters

Jobsite Sportfishing

JM Fishing Charters

If-N-When Fishing Charters

Hit Man Charter

Hawg-Tide Sportfishing Charters

Hawg-Tide Charter Fishing

Great Lakes Guide Service

Good News Charters

Gold Coast Fishing Company

Free Style Charters

Free Spirit Charters

Freddie B Sportfishing Charters

Fishtown Charter Service

Fishmas Charters

Fish Stalker Charters

Fish On II Charters (La Salle)

Fish Hunter Charters

Fish ‘N’ Grin Charter Service

Far Fetched/Northwest Charters

Eyefull Sportfishing

EUP Fishing Charters

El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters

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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