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Does Great Lakes commercial fishing need to die?

October 15, 2025

A wide-ranging look at years of decline in whitefish and other Great Lakes species in Lake Michigan & Lake Huron.

Support Tribal fisherwoman Cindi John after Walmart assault

July 28, 2025

Learn about Cindi John of Treaty Fish Co. in Peshawbestown who was assaulted at Walmart last weekend.

Lake to Table with Carlson’s Fisheries

January 24, 2025

Explore the entire lake-to-table process of taking fish from Lake Michigan in Peshawbestown to Carlson's Fishery in Leland and all the way to a plate at the Cove!

Spring Break with Sleeping Bear

March 22, 2024

Spring break is here! If you & your kids are too, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has a fun lineup of activities you can check out.

Commercial fish producers file lawsuit against DNR

February 8, 2021

The Leelanau Ticker reports that the Michigan Fish Producers Association (MFPA) has filed a class action lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to protect the future commercial fishing in Leland’s Fishtown and the rest of the Great Lakes.

Boating clarified under Michigan’s Covid-19 Order

April 11, 2020

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the Covid-19 Executive Order for Michigan until April 30th. Clarifications were also issued in a FAQ including that powered boating doesn't constitute “outdoor activity” under the new executive order.

Rainbow Trout & Steelhead in Leelanau County

May 1, 2019

Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are delicious fish are native to the Pacific watershed, coming to Michigan when eggs were imported from California in 1876. Learn more including fishing season!