Fish of Lake Michigan
The lake's northern tier is in the colder, less developed upper Great Lakes region, while its more temperate southern basin contains the Milwaukee and Chicago metropolitan areas. Averaging 279 feet in depth, the lake reaches 925 feet at its deepest point. Almost 100 species of fish have been recorded in Lake Michigan.
You can also find lists of fish found in Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, non-native species, or the complete list. Note that not every species of fish found in the Great Lakes is included.
For current weather conditions, as reported by regional stations, see NOAA's Interactive Marine Observations site. For more weather and fishing information, see the Fishing page under Special Features on this site.
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Brook Trout illustration copyright 1998 Gina Mikel
Lake Michigan photo from "Visualizing the Great Lakes:
Images of a Region"
Burbot photograph (c)
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Last updated 05 February 2002 by Seaman
