Polka Dot Perch

Professional divers, filmmakers and freshwater advocates.

[Great Lakes Now @GreatLakesNow]

"My confidence that no other species had a chance of unseating muskies as the reader’s favorite seemed like a safe bet. But I was wrong."

Dive into our "I Speak for the Fish" feature:

[Great Lakes Now @GreatLakesNow]

Largemouth are like 8-year-old English bulldogs 🐶 Fierce guardians of their own with a standoffish demeanor and no interest in making friends.

Read the latest from our "I Speak for the Fish" series brought to you by @FreshwaterLover:

https://t.co/tbMg3rZXeb

[IJC - International Joint Commission @IJCsharedwaters]

Public opinions sought in new online poll about #GreatLakes, #waterquality issues & other topics
https://t.co/P8r8ErmKnC📊

[Polka Dot Perch @PolkaDotPerch]

Michigan sweet corn is sooo good, everyone is racing to get some! #Michigan #GreatLakes #cormorant #sweetcorn #livestreaming #PolkaDotPerch

[Polka Dot Perch @PolkaDotPerch]

Like to watch fish? Love the Great Lakes? Ever wonder what it looks like underwater? Check out our new live stream from the St Clair River https://t.co/feDIWKMhOp

[Polka Dot Perch @PolkaDotPerch]

Playing spot-the-sculpin in this month's I Speak for the Fish column #GreatLakes #Freshwater #PureMichigan

[Great Lakes Now @GreatLakesNow]

NEW "I Speak for the Fish" out now!

With 24 pieces already published, some may be wondering if the freshwater story well is running dry. Not to worry, there are still dozens and dozens of aquatic and semi-aquatic species yet to highlight. #GreatLakes
https://t.co/2jWlKpziLY

[Polka Dot Perch @PolkaDotPerch]

@BradU42 @FishBio_Briggs @MDNR_Fisheries Join the #DNR underwater for a look at one of our lesser known native species at https://t.co/Wd0eT8d1Pe

[Polka Dot Perch @PolkaDotPerch]

@KeevilMatthew @BradU42 @FishBio_Briggs @MDNR_Fisheries You can see the #Michigan #DNR at work underwater studying the #NorthernMadtoms at https://t.co/Wd0eT8d1Pe

[Polka Dot Perch @PolkaDotPerch]

@HiddenStashArt @BradU42 @SolomonRDavid @FishBio_Briggs @MDNR_Fisheries @hiddenstashart you might enjoy this piece that explains why the #Michigan #DNR is working to help these adorable little fish. See the episode at https://t.co/Wd0eT8d1Pe

[Polka Dot Perch @PolkaDotPerch]

@Yooper_Todd @BradU42 @FishBio_Briggs @MDNR_Fisheries You can learn all about our native madtoms at #GreatLakesNow https://t.co/Wd0eT8d1Pe #PBS

[Polka Dot Perch @PolkaDotPerch]

@BradU42 Watch and learn more about the #DNR madtom research at #GreatLakesNow https://t.co/Wd0eT8d1Pe

[Great Lakes Now @GreatLakesNow]

NEW "I Speak for the Fish" out now!

With 24 pieces already published, some may be wondering if the freshwater story well is running dry. Not to worry, there are still dozens and dozens of aquatic and semi-aquatic species yet to highlight. #GreatLakes
https://t.co/WTXxkyVyAO

[Great Lakes Now @GreatLakesNow]

Congress has been working to remove some protections under the Endangered Species Act, which turns 50 years old this month.

Story by @MichiganRadio shared through #GreatLakes News Collaborative:
https://t.co/YrALq8tW02

[Polka Dot Perch @PolkaDotPerch]

What's the most popular freshwater fish? I Speak for the Fish readers' choice in this month's column! https://t.co/JAXculTG0w

[The G.L.O.A.T. @LakeSuperior]

Because you know I'm all about that basin

'Bout that basin, no toxins

I'm all about that basin, 'bout that basin, no toxins

I'm all about that basin, 'bout that basin, no toxins

I'm all about that basin, 'bout that basin, hey

[Polka Dot Perch @PolkaDotPerch]

In this month's I Speak for the Fish column; they're called blue pike, yellow pike, green pike, grey pike and pike perch... But they're not a pike at all!! #walleye #GreatLakes #puremichigan https://t.co/dErM1HdlCk

[GLFC @LampreyControl]

Acoustic telemetry showed that spring- and fall-spawning siscowets at Isle Royale are distinct populations. Spring spawners spawned in late May and June between 410 and 490 ft deep. Fall spawners spawned in late August and September between 165 and 250 ft deep. #2023LakeCmtes

[Michigan Department of Natural Resources @MichiganDNR]

The newbie climbs up the tree to meet their new siblings. Will mom notice the addition? Not really. 🤣

The tree is slathered in a scented gel that sticks to the cubs as they descend. Now they all smell the same so she cares for each of them.

Ah, motherhood.

[Kathy Johnson @Freshwaterlover]

In this month's column, I get schooled by ducks - again! https://t.co/VhtRoF9THK

[Governor Gretchen Whitmer @GovWhitmer]

There are so many hardworking young Michiganders out there who want to go to college but choose not to because of cost. I'm grateful to @WayneState for their efforts to open the doors of higher education to thousands more Michiganders by offering a strong tuition-free guarantee.