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Surging Whitefish Populations Spark Concerns Over Sustainability

3/11/2026

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Whitefish populations in southern Green Bay have surged despite declines in the wider Great Lakes.
In late February, Bruce Smith and friends enjoyed ice fishing in southern Green Bay.
Nutrient pollution from farms has paradoxically supported this boom.
Commercial catches in Green Bay have risen significantly.
Quotas remain unchanged, prompting experts to urge monitoring and potential reductions to protect the population.

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Story summary

Whitefish populations in southern Green Bay have surged despite declines in the wider Great Lakes.
In late February, Bruce Smith and friends enjoyed ice fishing in southern Green Bay.
Nutrient pollution from farms has paradoxically supported this boom.
Commercial catches in Green Bay have risen significantly.
Quotas remain unchanged, prompting experts to urge monitoring and potential reductions to protect the population.