The fish are stocked or reproduce naturally (mostly in streams in Michigan) and provide world-class fishing opportunities. Although five species - chinook and coho salmon, and brown, lake and ...

That may sound harsh, but she’s not wrong. Michigan oriented its Great Lakes fisheries management around recreational fishing starting in the 1960s and 70s with onset of Pacific salmon stocking.

There are 17 species of invasive fish that Michigan officials are monitoring. Skip to main content. ... This silver carp was caught about nine miles from Lake Michigan on June 22, 2017.

The commercial fishing industry in Lake Michigan changed significantly, especially since the 1950s, when invasive species and overharvesting disrupted local fish populations, Cullen said.