Thanks in part to three Door County fisheries, the fish you see come out of the water will be used for much more than filling your plate. Henriksen Fisheries and J&M Fisheries out of Ellison Bay and Baileys Harbor Fish Company joined 12 other fishing businesses this month in signing the 100 percent Great Lakes Fish campaign pledge orchestrated by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers. The pledge recognizes that fish can be used for much more than just as a food source. Fish by-products can be used in medical products, nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, leather, cosmetics, beverages, roe, fertilizer, and more. The hope is that using the whole fish for various products will lead to significant economic returns, job creation, and improved sustainability. The goal is for the 15 partners, including Henriksen Fisheries, J&M Fisheries, and Baileys Harbor Fish Company, to reach 100 percent utilization of each fish caught by 2025.
