Established in 1930, the Institute for Fisheries Research (IFR) [more info] is a cooperative enterprise between the Fisheries Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the University of Michigan. The Institute conducts research to support fisheries management in Michigan. Major research areas include:

· Ecology and population dynamics of stream, lake, and Great Lakes fishes
· Watershed modeling of fish habitat in streams
· Spatial analysis of fish habitat and fisheries of lakes, rivers, and the Great Lakes
· Statistical design and analysis of survey data on fish populations and fisheries

As of year 2000, the Institute has supported, guided, and benefited from 74 Masters and 51 Doctoral students, and has published 2055 Fisheries Research Reports and 127 other reports. Personnel at the Institute work closely with faculty, staff and students of the School of Natural Resources & Environment and the Museum of Zoology. IFR is located in the Museums Annex Building, just north of the Ruthven Exhibit Museum, on the University of Michigan's central campus.

• GIS Projects
• Directions to IFR
• Tagged fish return form
• Scientific or cultural collectors permit
• Frequently asked questions "Please go here FIRST!"
• Current Studies
• IFR Staff and Grad Students
• Institute for Fisheries Research (A History)
• Saline Fisheries Research Station (A History)
• Other Fisheries Research Stations
• List of Michigan Fishes and their common names
• Fish Kills
• Manual of Fisheries Survey Methods II
• Michigan United Conservation Clubs (Lake maps and other publications).
• Related or interesting sites (Links)