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10 Invasive Fish Species Every Lake Erie Angler Should Know

You’ve probably caught one without even knowing it. Lake Erie’s waters harbor ten invasive fish species that have fundamentally altered the Great Lakes ecosystem since the 1990s. These non-native invaders arrived primarily through ballast water discharge and man-made canals, establishing thriving populations that now compete with native species, disrupt food chains, and impact the fishing […]

Great Lakes Under Attack: 12 Invasive Fish Species You Need to Recognize

Picture this: you’re standing on the shores of Lake Michigan, watching what should be crystal-clear waters teeming with native lake trout and whitefish. Instead, you’re witnessing an ecological battlefield where foreign invaders have fundamentally altered one of North America’s most precious freshwater ecosystems. The Great Lakes now host over 188 non-native species, with invasive fish […]