Learning Resource:

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 FISH CO. – The Fish Caught the Williams Brothers, and Their Best Fish Are Becoming Legends.
  • BIG STONE BAY FISHERY – A fleet of fish trucks and a boat.
  • BLAIR FISH COMPANY LLC. – The BEST catch in fish supply and transport
  • BODIN FISHERIES – Fresh from the lake to your plate!
  • CARL FRAZIER – Fraziers persist with fishing ‘in their blood.’
  • THE FISH MONGER’S WIFE – Lake Michigan’s Finest
  • FISHTOWN – Visit our historical, authentic working waterfront for fish, shops, eateries and exhibits.
  • THE FRESH LAKE WHITEFISH CO. – To Market, To Market, To Buy Some … Fresh Fish.
  • HALVORSON FISHERIES – We’ve been fishing in the clear waters of Lake Superior for more than 40 years, providing some of the cleanest, freshest fish you will find.
  • HAMEL AND SON’S FISHERY – Fresh Whitefish since 1869!
  • JOEL PETERSON: I.E.  FAIRPORT FISHERIES –At the tip of Michigan’s Garden Peninsula lies tiny Fairport which, as the name suggests, has docks for boats such as the Martha Jean, the Peterson brothers’ 45 foot trap net fishing vessel.
  • SERAFIN FISHERY – Fishing for Generations in Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay
  • RULEAU BROTHERS, INC. (CEDAR RIVER) – Ruleaus stay afloat in the fishing business by adapting.
  • THILLS FISH HOUSE – It’s all about fish – through thick and thin.
  • VANLANDSCHOOT & SONS – VanLandschoots work as a team—from net to sale

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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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