This article includes a fishing news, events, and other information from the Great Lakes region in 2024. In March, the binational Lake Erie Committee (LEC), composed of fishery managers from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario and Pennsylvania, set total allowable … Continued
The catch of a jumbo-sized yellow perch in April 2024 could be an indicator of more good fishing along the of Lake Michigan waterfront in Indiana. Blas Lara was fishing Lake Michigan in Lake County during the Mayor’s Fishing Derby … Continued
The post includes news about the 2024 Great Lakes navigation season. See also 2023-2024 Great Lakes Navigation Season Overview In May, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) celebrated the grand opening of its new visitor center at … Continued
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocks roughly 100,000 Atlantic salmon annually in the St. Marys River, Lake Huron, and other waterways. For the 2024 season, Atlantic salmon were reared for stocking at the Platte River State Fish Hatchery. … Continued
The 2024 winter wolf population survey estimate from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) found a minimum of 762 wolves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The 2024 estimate showed an increase of 131 animals compared to the 2022 estimate of … Continued
On June 8th, U.S. Coast Guard personnel responded to the 689-foot bulk carrier M/V Michipicoten taking on water in Lake Superior, Grand Portage, Minnesota. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes was contacted via VHF channel 16 at approximately 7 a.m. … Continued
Invasive grass carp could be establishing a population in the Huron River watershed of Lake Erie, according to DNA sampling by the U.S Geological Survey (USGS). In 2022, fourteen eggs with characteristics similar to grass carp were identified from the … Continued
This year, National Park Week is April 20 to April 28 in the USA. To kick off National Park Week, entrance fees at many national park locations will be waived on April 20, 2024. National Park Service (NPS) parks, programs, … Continued
Resiliency is a major issue for cities and communities of the Great Lakes region. Major storms, flooding, water level fluctuations, erosion, and other weather-related events cause economic damage and disrupt daily life on the lakes. The Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency … Continued
In January, the Soo Locks officially closed for the 2023-2024 Great Lakes navigation season. The Philip R. Clarke was the last the last vessel through the locks before the closure. Each year, the locks undergo critical repairs and maintenance during … Continued