Eyeing Great Lakes walleye
Great Lakes walleye angling opportunities continue to expand. Here’s a rundown of what anglers can expect.
Great Lakes whitefish in decline
Whitefish numbers are down in some parts of the Great Lakes, and it is believed zebra and quagga mussels are to blame.
Traversing The Bronzeback Corridor for smallmouth
Traversing the giant smallmouth wonderland of eastern Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River will reward anglers.
Lake St. Clair: a fishery on fire
Change a few lyrics around and Alicia Keys’ anthem hit, “Girl on Fire” could easily be an ode to the great fishing happening on Lake St. Clair.
Genetic mussel solution examined
Two separate initiatives are examining methods of genetic control, which would target a specific invasive mussel species.
New ballast-water regulations applauded
New ballast-water regulations aim to stop spread of invasive species in Canada. Sea-going vessels have been held responsible in the past.
Fish wasting in Great Lakes’ depths
Fish populations are declining in all but one of the Great Lakes, due in part to invasive species, says The Great Lakes Science Advisory Board (SAB).
New app for tracking invasive species
Anglers and hunters concerned about invasives like Asian carp, giant hogweed and zebra mussels can now report their sightings via mobile device.
Great Lakes ecosystems undergoing dramatic changes
A new U.S. Geological Survey report finds that invasive species are a likely cause.