Last Boat on the Lake

A documentary film about Canadian Great Lakes commercial fisheries

Coming in 2023, Last Boat on the Lake is a research-based documentary film that explores the Canadian commercial fisheries of the Laurentian Great Lakes. These unique fisheries are found in small ports across the Great Lakes, yet largely go unseen by most of Canadian society. This film will feature the voices of fish harvesters and never-before-seen footage of commercial fishing life to give viewers an intimate portrait of the challenges and opportunities faced by this historic industry. Get to know the greatest fishery most people have only tasted.