Mayflies are aquatic insects that belong to the order Ephemeroptera which translates to “short lived” and “wings.” They are a strong indicator of good water quality as mayflies require clean oxygen rich environments to thrive. On Lake Erie mayflies...

How students from a one-room schoolhouse turned fishing lures into reel-world learning By AILEEN KEMMECommunications coordinatorMichigan Department of Natural Resources “How can we design and create fishing lures that will attract the fish we’re fis...

Stone Lab offering 2026 summer seminars showcasing Great Lakes partners and Lake Erie science Ohio Sea Grant College Program and Stone Laboratory Press Release Curious about Lake Erie and Ohio science? Join Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab for weekly re...

Jun 15 2026 | Daily News According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the months of April to May the water levels in Lake Erie have risen 7 inches to a max level of 572.21 feet three inches above the long-term average. Read the full story by t...

Mayflies are are in full swing along with lots of biting flies. Water temperatures are rising walleye are moving to shallower water. The catch remained good out from the DTE power plant in 20 plus feet of water North. The water is slowly starting to...