Great Lakes

Great Lakes Fisheries:
Together, the Great Lakes contain the biggest mass amount of freshwater in the world. These lakes are among the United States and Canada. They are home to many fish species. Some of the most common inhabitants of the Great Lakes are the various species of trout, salmon, perch and bass. However, each lake is known by its own popular fish species.

For over 100 years these lakes is the freshwater fishing world's largest, containing both native and introduced species. Commercial fishing has declined over the past 100 years, but still relies heavily on fish in the Great Lakes. Each lake has fishing boats leave the ports of many every day.

Lake Michigan:
The waters of Lake Michigan vary by region. The northern the lake is colder and less developed than the other lakes. Around Chicago and Milwaukee, the temperatures are warmer the lake and the area is highly developed. Lake Michigan, offers nearly 100 different species of fish, the most popular being Salmon and Steelhead. Other Alewife fish are here, Bowfin, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, smoked fish, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, walleye, chinook salmon, Lake Herring, Coho Salmon, Northern Pike, and White and yellow perch. Some of the ports and marinas Lake Michigan, Port Sheldon, Benton Harbor, Chicago, Winthrop Harbor, Frankfurt, Aradia, and Grand Haven.

Lake Huron:
The second largest Great Lakes, Lake Huron is located on the US-Canadian border. A popular port on Lake Huron is Port Austin, where trout fishing is said to be the best in the world. There are also many freshwater fish, such as: Bass, whitefish, salmon, Steelhead, walleye, perch and brown trout. Lake Huron also has outgoing underwater and deep-water reefs are full of fish. Marinas on Lake Huron are: Port Elgin, Port Huron, Port Austin, Port Franks, Grand Bend, and Saginaw Bay.

Lake Superior:
Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes, and has more surface area of any lake in the world. This lake holds enough water to submerge both North and South America less than 1 foot of water. It is the coldest and deepest, reaching over 1,300 meters depth. With most of the land surrounding still left as forest, is not densely populated. There are over 60 different species of fish on Lake Superior. Some of these species include brook trout, brown trout, smoked fish, Carp, Chinook Salmon, Lake Herring, Coho Salmon, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Trout, fish White Lake, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Smelt, Ruffe, Round Whitefish, Smallmouth Bass, and White and yellow perch. Some of the marinas and ports in Lake Superior are: Port Wing, Duluth sea Port, Twin Ports, St. Louis Bay and Presque Isle Marina.

Lake Erie:
Lake Erie produces the most fish of all the Great Lakes, and is the second smallest. The game's most prized fish in this lake is the Chinook salmon, also known as the "King Salmon, recording up to 47 "and 44 pounds. Lake Erie is also home to yellow perch, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Carp, Lake Herring, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, walleye, and Yellow and White Perch. They say there is now Jumbo perch in Lake Ontario. Some popular marinas and Lake Erie ports are: Port Clinton, Port Stanley, Port of Monroe and the port of Erie.

Lake Ontario:
Lake Ontario, best known for its salmon and trout fishing, is located between northern New York and Canada. Several different species located in this lake; Atlantic Salmon, carp, brown trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Herring, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass and White and yellow perch. The lake has many species that are unique to the area and not in the other Great Lakes. These species include: Atlantic salmon, American eel, bullhead, and sunfish. The actual fishing season begins as soon as the ice melts. Most fisheries in the spring occurs near the coast, where waters are warmer. The best trout fishing in April, May and June. Once July hits, it's time to fish for salmon chinook, coho salmon and rainbow trout. These are found further into the lake. There are numerous fishing trips in the local ports on Lake Ontario. Kingston, Little Sodus Bay, the Niagara River, Oswego, Sackets Harbor and Port Dalhousie and some of the ports around Lake Ontario.

For the competitive angler, there are many tournaments planned fishing year round in the Great Lakes. Most occur during spring, summer and autumn, because the ice on lakes and cold temperatures in winter. Once you have reeled in his prize winning fish, SellUrBoat.com offers helpful tips to clean and preserve their catch.

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