AFTCO AND FISHUSA PARTNER TO SUPPORT GLATOS, FISHERIES RESEARCH! Click on the photo for more information!
Click on photo to view video of recent tagging on Lake St. Clair See also: GLATOS Project MUSKY!
In 2018, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is starting a multi-year study of walleye migrations in the central and east-central basins of Lake Erie. Click on photo to see a video of walleye tagging on Walnut Creek. This project is funded by the P
The 2019 GLATOS R-workshops were a huge success, thanks to these dedicated and talented organizers from USGS, MSU, and the Ocean Tracking Network. Great teamwork! Great outcome!
The Fisheries Podcast: Dr. Chris Vandergoot joins me to discuss his work on Lake Erie doing acoustic telemetry to track various fishes. His work is part of the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System or GLATOS, a bi-national system of 66 organi
Click on the photo to view a recent news article from the Windsor Star: "Muskie mysteries: Lake St. Clair anglers aid international study on muskie movement, survival" For more information, see GLATOS project MUSKY!

Scientists have been implanting Great Lakes fish with transmitters and, like the GPS on a car, have been tracking fish movement through a network of receivers placed at the bottom of the lakes.


GLATOS is a network of researchers who work collaboratively using acoustic telemetry to:
  • Welcome Dr. Chris Vandergoot as the new GLATOS Director! View Press Release here.
  • Press Release-February 19, 2019- In a joint effort, FishUSA®, America’s Tackle Shop®, and the American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) are collaborating to give back to the fishing communities of the Great Lakes region by supporting the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS). View Press Release here.