It seems whale watching is becoming quite a thing here in northern Michigan.
Sleeping Bear Dune's National Lake shore.
Grand Traverse East Bay.
Lake Michigan Whale Watching Tours.
Aerial Bridge, Duluth Minnesota (Seiche photo)
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There is an abundance of life and different creatures you might find in Lake Michigan. Whales just aren't one of them. See all of the animals you can find in the lake here.
The Lake Sturgeon - Michigan's Biggest Creature You may be a little startled if it decides to swim past your feet, as the Lake Sturgeon is rather big in size. On average, they can be anywhere between six and three feet in length. They will also weigh anywhere between 30-100lbs.
Alligators are rarely found in the Great Lakes. Although some alligators thrive in freshwater, it's just too cold in the north for them to survive. They don't typically live farther north than North Carolina. It's unclear how the alligator arrived to Lake Michigan.
Spring Whale Watching (March, April, May):Our trained whale watching captains know the best ways to gently follow and observe these precious moments with the utmost safety and respect for the animals. Spring is the best time of year to look for FIN WHALES.
There aren't any oceans in Michigan, but that doesn't mean we can't pretend. After all, the Midwest might not offer oceanfront views, but we're firm believers in the beauty of the sprawling Great Lakes and the towns with some of the best beaches in Michigan.
While there have been past “sightings,” most have turned out to be pranks or misidentifications. The reality is that the largest of the Great Lakes (Lake Superior and Michigan) are extremely deep lakes that are too cold for sharks.
The most dangerous predator in the Great Lakes is the sea lamprey, which was actually introduced as an invasive species. Primarily, it goes after a sports fish called the lake trout, often wounding them as they kill them off. It is also attracted to the blood and bodily fluids of any creature.
On February 16, 1974, Joseph Maka landed the largest fish ever caught in Michigan: a massive lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) weighing 193 pounds and measuring 88 inches long!