Although the number of fishermen who make a living on the waters of the Great Lakes is much diminished from a half century ago, the region's commercial whitefish fishery continues to be viable and ...

A listener who grew up near the lake wants to know why it doesn't merit the title of "great." We found people who think it's ...

As king salmon feel the impulse to spawn in fall, they move closer to shore, putting them within reach of small-boat anglers and shore fishermen. / Joe Shead Fall is trophy king salmon season for ...

A Great Lakes Road Trip for Rust-Belt Steel CLEVELAND, BUFFALO, AND ROCHESTER, N.Y., have two things in common. In recent years, they have all made various top 10 lists of the fastest-dying cities in ...

Heritage sailing on Lake Huron and a historic passenger ship returns to its former glory. In this episode of Great Lakes Now, sail Lake Huron in a work boat designed centuries ago, bring a historic ...

Editor's Note: To help ring in the spring steelhead season, we opened up one of the most controversial conversations within the steelhead community: Wild vs. Great Lakes fish. And when we say "wild," ...

Boating is a popular summertime activity in Michigan. The state's expansive waterways include inland lakes and rivers and four of the Great Lakes. A day out on clear, sparkling waters with loved ones ...