On a crisp, overcast morning on the dark, greenish-blue waters of Lake St. Clair, Dave LaVigne’s fishing pole bowed like a ...

The code written on the tag revealed that the trout was 39 years old, marking it the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program’s ...

Awareness Week, running in conjunction with the AIS Landing Blitz, is offering outdoor enthusiasts opportunities to learn how ...

While residents enjoy Michigan's Great Lakes, invasive species may be, too. During Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week ...

If you're planning to eat your Lake Huron catch, you need to know which species are the safest. Check out Michigan's Eat Safe Fish Guide.

In a special report, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin examines how federal cuts could impact invasive species monitoring on Lake Michigan.

High swim risk at Lake Michigan as waves reach up to 8 feet. Stay on the sand and avoid piers this weekend for safety.

Beach hazard advisory in effect for Lake Michigan shores as Two Rivers' warning system experiences technical difficulties. The creators of the SwimSmart system advise against swimming this weekend.

The "creel" study at Isle Royale will ask anglers to report on their catch rates, species, and fishing methods. This survey method is named after a “creel,” which is a basket historically used ...

By Saturday and Sunday, when high temps are bumping into the 90s, the waves will be building, too. Lake Michigan water temperature near the shoreline is ranging between 60 and 70 degrees.

The Michigan Invasive Species Program is asking for your help in identifying and reporting aquatic invasive species. To greatly improve chances to slow the spread of invasive species or eradicate a ...