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The fish are biting, but Michigan’s charter fishing industry is struggling

Published on August 17, 2020
A recent Michigan Sea Grant survey found that the average captain lost 15 trips during the early part of the 2020 season, which led to an overall loss of $4.5 million in revenue from charter fees.
How to interpret steelhead fin clips

Published on August 13, 2020
Since 2018, yearling steelhead stocked in U.S. waters of the Great Lakes and tributary streams have been marked with an adipose fin clip, but that doesn’t mean anglers can easily determine where their fish was stocked or if it is wild.
What’s the catch? New video from Michigan Sea Grant helps anglers identify Great Lakes fish

Published on August 12, 2020
Seasoned pros and newbies alike will learn new tips and tricks for identifying big lake salmon and trout.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 28, 2020

Published on July 28, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging. Growers must protect susceptible crops.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 21, 2020

Published on July 21, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations have begun to surge. Growers must protect susceptible crops.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 14, 2020

Published on July 14, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.
Lakes Michigan-Huron water levels expected to reach summer peak in July 2020

Published on July 7, 2020
Webinar will discuss options for shore protection/stabilization with expected erosion.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 7, 2020

Published on July 7, 2020
SWD populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 30, 2020

Published on June 30, 2020
Hot weather is here and SWD populations are rising; growers should begin protecting susceptible crops.
The Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz is back

Published on June 24, 2020
Organizations across the Great Lakes have teamed up to remind boaters and anglers to clean, drain, and dry their equipment.