Fresh Stories
The lakes are full of stories—of people and boats, fish and food. Discover more about them here.
The ‘Turtle Back’ Gill Net Tug
Explore the vessels, the fisherman, and the fishing stories of the iconic Great Lakes gill net tug through vessels on display at maritime museum exhibits,
The Ancient and Storied Lake Sturgeon
Lake Sturgeon swam with dinosaurs and swim with us still today!
A Good Boat – The Mackinaw
Mackinaw Boats – played a pivotal role in the transition of historic Upper Great Lakes fisheries.
Start Your Journey
Plan visits, find resources for the classroom, or dive into the stories and science of Great Lakes fisheries. This site connects you to places, people, and history across the region.
Explore
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Learn
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Teach
Explore a collection of stories designed to help teachers deepen student understanding of Great Lakes topics.