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Fishing

Fishing

The stream’s toxic. So why does N.Y. stock it with fish?

By Dan Tevlock | May 26, 2017

The creek is one of only six water bodies where the health department warns fishermen to not eat what they catch.

Fish

New method shows some Great Lakes fish consumption advisories may not protect health

By Morgan Linn | November 18, 2016

Most fish advisories are based on a single contaminant and don’t include the added health risk of multiple contaminants being present at once.

Fish

Michigan chumming ban on trout streams upsets anglers

By admin | September 12, 2016

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission decided to err on the safe side, to the displeasure of bait anglers throughout the state.

Recreation

Inland fisheries’ importance underrated, study says

By Eric Freedman | May 2, 2016

Inland fisheries are a primary indicator of ecosystem change and are an important factor with food security and economic security.

Art

Good anglers, bad marriages and fish that fake orgasms

By Kayla Smith | April 25, 2016

New book explores the lore and legacy of fishing in the North Woods.

Recreation

Wisconsin regulators work to balance big bass with lots of them

By Holly Drankhan | July 1, 2015

One concern: largemouth bass may be competing with and eating the young of the popular walleye.

Wildlife

Some ostracods survive goby guts

By Mollie Liskiewicz | May 18, 2015

Survival provides insight into fish as agents of species dispersal.

Wildlife

Fake reefs are good for fishing – how about for the fish?

By Eric Freedman | May 14, 2015

While they attract fish to eat and spawn, artificial reefs in the Great Lakes need to be monitored longer to evaluate their success, according to a new study.

Wildlife

New Michigan fishing regs allow year round catch and release of bass

By Logan Clark | May 8, 2015

Some anglers worry about longterm harm.
Take our fish quiz.

Wildlife

What Great Lakes game fish should you be fishing for?

By Logan Clark | May 8, 2015

Take our quiz. Related story.  

What Great Lakes Game Fish Should You Be Fishing For? by ProProfs

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Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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