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earlier coverings left the forward deck and stern uncovered, but by the 1930s it became common to add a pilothouse amidship or near the stern, and to continue the cabin covering to the bow in what was known as a "sprayhood." Steel-hulled boats began to replace wooden-hulls in the late 1950s. Beginning in the 1970s, new regulations began to greatly restrict
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The few fish tugs that remain in use today are largely objects of historical preservation efforts and not under commercial ownership. Remaining fish tugs are largely congregated on the
Canadian side of Lake Erie where the fishery is still thriving. Some also operate on Lake Huron. Some fish tugs are
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The fish tug evolved from small, open, motorized boats which had replaced sail-powered fishing boats on the Great Lakes by the early 20th century. Fishermen soon began experimenting with enclosed cabins and net lifters, making the boats safer and more convenient on the inland seas. Most of these
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used by Tribal fishermen on the Great Lake but several are still under commercial operation. A local historian operating the
Instagram page @great_lakes_fish_tugs regularly documents the Canadian commercial fish tugs.
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