Fisheries https://www.wcmu.org/tags/fisheries Fisheries en-US Copyright Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:46:51 GMT 'A crisis': Lake whitefish survey paints an even more dire picture https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-16/a-crisis-lake-whitefish-survey-paints-an-even-more-dire-picture One scientist thinks lake whitefish could disappear from certain parts of the Great Lakes within the next five years. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:46:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-16/a-crisis-lake-whitefish-survey-paints-an-even-more-dire-picture Ellie Katz Invasive sea lamprey numbers are still up from pandemic https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-26/invasive-sea-lamprey-numbers-are-still-up-from-pandemic The pandemic has had several long-term impacts on the economy, education and public health. But it's also still affecting Great Lakes fisheries — as invasive sea lamprey numbers remain higher than normal across the region. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:06:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-26/invasive-sea-lamprey-numbers-are-still-up-from-pandemic Teresa Homsi Film details how lamprey nearly destroyed Great Lakes fisheries - and how people fought back https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-22/film-details-how-lamprey-nearly-destroyed-great-lakes-fisheries-and-how-people-fought-back Invasive sea lampreys nearly eradicated gamefish from the Great Lakes in the mid-20th century. A new film tells the story of how lamprey changed the game of invasive species management. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:10:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-22/film-details-how-lamprey-nearly-destroyed-great-lakes-fisheries-and-how-people-fought-back Teresa Homsi Great Lakes Fishery Commission calls on Trudeau for reform https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-18/great-lakes-fishery-commission-calls-on-trudeau-for-reform The commission says they're in crisis and wants the Canadian government to enforce the provisions of its 1954 treaty. Mon, 01 May 2023 14:08:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-18/great-lakes-fishery-commission-calls-on-trudeau-for-reform Rick Brewer Registration for sturgeon fishing season is now open https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-16/registration-for-sturgeon-fishing-season-is-now-open Only twelve lake sturgeon - in the entire state of Michigan - will be harvested this year. - only six in a public season. For fishermen hoping to catch one of those six, registration for the sturgeon fishing season is now open. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:34:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-16/registration-for-sturgeon-fishing-season-is-now-open Teresa Homsi Inside the state’s effort to boost Chinook numbers in Lake Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-12/inside-the-states-effort-to-boost-chinook-numbers-in-lake-michigan The season for salmon fishing in Michigan is coming to a close. And for fisheries managers, it's time to plan for the future. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:47:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-12/inside-the-states-effort-to-boost-chinook-numbers-in-lake-michigan Patrick Shea Michigan fisheries get a boost in state budget https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-28/michigan-fisheries-get-a-boost-in-state-budget Repairs and upgrades are planned for Michigan's fish hatcheries, which are crucial to the state's $7 billion sport fishing industry. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:46:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-28/michigan-fisheries-get-a-boost-in-state-budget Patrick Shea Cross Fisheries charged with illegal practices https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-04-03/cross-fisheries-charged-with-illegal-practices A popular northern Michigan fishery was charged with illegally selling and transporting Lake Trout.Co-owner John Cross of Cross Fisheries in Charlevoix… Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:18:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-04-03/cross-fisheries-charged-with-illegal-practices Max Johnston