Opposition to Commercial Lake Trout Fishing in Lake Michigan: A Comprehensive Analysis
Introduction Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) are a native top predator in the Great Lakes that were nearly extirpated in Lake Michigan by the mid-20th century due to overfishing and invasive sea lamprey. Decades of intensive restoration – including stocking and fishing restrictions – have been undertaken to rebuild Lake Michigan’s lake trout population. Currently, Wisconsin…