Michigan Historical Museum
“The flagship of the Michigan Historical Museum System, the Michigan Historical Museum offers you Michigan’s rich past, from the time of the state’s earliest peoples
“The flagship of the Michigan Historical Museum System, the Michigan Historical Museum offers you Michigan’s rich past, from the time of the state’s earliest peoples
Home to the commercial fishing tug, the Sheryl Dennis, the museum interprets the history and heritage of mining and logging as well as farming and
Museum with sports fishing history
Operated by the Tofte Historical Society, the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum is dedicated to “the collection, preservation and dissemination of historical knowledge with specific
Fish Hatchery Visitor Center
“The Alpena Fisheries Station was established in 1969 by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to provide for fisheries research needs of Lake Huron. The
“The station participates in a formal research partnership among the USGS, the GLFC, and Michigan State University. Alternative control methods research currently includes topics such
Offering public fishing, Cedarbrook Trout Farm was licensed as Michigan’s first trout farm over 75 years ago. This historic, family-run hatchery has remains in operation
Retail fish market.
Wholesale Market
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!
