Fishing has always been a central reason humans (and critters alike!) have come to the Great Lakes. Many people have fond and exciting memories of fishing the Great Lakes, and look forward to the weekend when they can go trolling for black bass, pike, muskie and perch, or taketo the open waters in search of walleye, sauger and lake trout. (Click here to learn more about some of our Great Lakes fish.) It doesn't matter whether you're fishing from the dock, fishing from the boat or fishing from the shores: it's all part of the memorable experience in the Great Lakes.
 
The fish and our associated memories are in danger of contamination from heavy metals and organic chemicas (like mercury and PCB's), habitat loss from wetland draining and shoreline development, and invasive species.
 
We don’t need to repeat mistakes of the past. Learn more about the threats and what you can do to keep our native fish healthy and abundant.
 
 
Learn More About Contamination of Great Lakes Fish

USEPA Chemical Contamination
Learn more about the chemical pollutants poisoning Great Lakes fish and our drinking water.

All Great Lakes State and Province Fish Consumption Advisories
Learn more about how eating mercury and PCB laden fish can affect your family’s health, and how you can protect them. You'll also find links to each state's and province's fish consumption advisories. This is a great place to start.

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
An in-depth explanation of how mercury and other toxics bioaccumulate in fish and can cause serious human health problems.