The Legacy of Gillingham Fishing Docks in Caseville, Michigan
A vintage postcard reveals the once-booming fishing docks of Caseville. Learn how the Gillingham Fish Company helped shape the Thumb’s economy—and what remains today.
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Tag: Saginaw Bay
Saginaw Bay
Saginaw Bay is a large inlet of Lake Huron, located along the eastern shoreline of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Known for its rich biodiversity, the bay supports vibrant fisheries, wetlands, and recreational activities, making it a hub for environmental conservation and tourism. Saginaw Bay also faces ecological challenges, such as nutrient pollution and invasive species, which have spurred ongoing restoration efforts to preserve its delicate ecosystem.
Featured articles about Saginaw Bay
Democrat bill to ban Saginaw Bay commercial fishing risks empty plates, struggling restaurants
A proposed Michigan bill to ban commercial fishing in Saginaw Bay by 2027 faces strong backlash from local fishers concerned about the industry’s collapse. Critics argue the legislation lacks input from affected parties and threatens their livelihoods.
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Things To Do In Michigan – 2 Hour Hike or Cross Country Ski To Turnip Rock in Winter
A couple takes a photo adventure of cross-country ski hike from Port Austin harbor to Turnip Rock at Pointe Aux Barques.
Taking a five-mile round trip winter trek to the formation is the only way to see Turnip Rock in the winter.
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The Way It Was – Charity Island Saginaw Bay Lighthouse Ruins 1993
This picture of Charity Island Michigan Ruins was taken in 1993, about the time Standish real estate broker Robert Wiltse and a group of investors bought the island for development.
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Saginaw Bay Pollution – Alarmingly Contaminated For Over 37 Years
The EPA and the State of Michigan designated the entire region as a potential environmental disaster. The deterioration and pollution were so bad that the label of “Area of Concern” was slapped on the Saginaw Bay in 1987 and has not been lifted for 30 years. We examine what has happened in that time.
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Is The Saginaw Bay Fishery in Big Trouble? Yes…and here is what you can do about it
In 1987, the author had a bountiful fishing trip at Saginaw Bay. Now, a fishery owner, Lakon Williams, calls for help due to declining Yellow Perch population and government inaction. She urges people to attend a meeting, comment on a management plan, and support the fishery. The future of the Saginaw Bay fishery is at stake.
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Michigan Moment – Remember When A Clear Ice Walk on Lake Huron Video Went Viral?
Lake Huron’s clear water conditions coupled with sub zero temperatures have created an unique and amazing ice walk video experience on north Saginaw Bay.
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The Remarkable Life of Carl Heisterman – From Prussian Translator to Michigan Pioneer
We found Carl Heisterman’s life, a riveting story of a Prussian translator who shaped Michigan’s early days. From battlefields, founder of early Bay Port and political arenas, his journey is an amazing story of the diverse fabric of 19th-century America.
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