Fisheries researchers are turning to river stocking in an effort to rebuild whitefish numbers after decades of steep decline.

The experimental conservation project aims to create alternative spawning habitat for Great Lakes whitefish, which have suffered steep population declines.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lake whitefish, a staple of the Great Lakes for centuries, are on the verge of collapse, according to a new report, with stock ...

Here’s an experience many trout anglers can relate with: You’re fishing a nice stretch of river with a finesse presentation—a nymph, a salmon egg, or a small Panther Martin spinner—when boom! Fish on!

Commercial fishing on the Great Lakes was built on lake whitefish, but for the past two decades, that species has been on the decline. It's now on the brink of collapse in parts of two of the lakes.

CROSSLAKE, Minn. — Anglers across the state arose Saturday, May 10, to hit Minnesota waters as the 77th Governor’s Fishing Opener in Crosslake kicked off the walleye season. “It’s not very Minnesotan ...

Here’s how fishing looks this week in the Northwest Lower Peninsula, Northeast Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula, according to the latest report from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Serafin Fish Company receives first commercial whitefish license for southern Lake Huron in years. The license follows extensive research confirming the sustainability of a Harbor Beach fishery. The ...