Partnering with VanLandschoot & Sons

At Great Lakes Tinned Fish, our story is inseparable from the waters we source from and the people who fish them. That’s why we are proud to partner with VanLandschoot & Sons, a fifth-generation family fishery rooted in Munising, Michigan.

A Legacy on Lake Superior

For more than 100 years, VanLandschoot & Sons has been pulling wild whitefish from the cold, clear waters of Lake Superior. Established in 1914, they are the oldest continuously operating commercial whitefish fishery on the lake — proof that tradition and sustainability can thrive together.

Shared Values

We chose VanLandschoot & Sons not just for their unmatched craftsmanship in fishing but because we share the same commitments:

Sustainability

Working hand-in-hand with Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, their catch methods safeguard fish populations and the health of the lake.

Supporting Local

As a family-run business in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, they’ve built deep community roots — the same ethos that drives us at GLTF to keep the Great Lakes at the heart of everything we do.

Quality & Care

Their lake whitefish is Monterey Bay Aquarium’s green “best choice” rating, sharing a promise of freshness, responsible practices, and superior taste.

From Net to Tin

Their operations span Munising Bay and extend off the Keweenaw Peninsula near Copper Harbor, using trap net techniques for peak freshness and to reduce bycatch. Their deep respect for the lake shows up in the clean, delicate flavor of the whitefish that fills our tins.

A Living Tradition

Today, the fifth generation of VanLandschoots still rise before dawn to fish the same waters as their great-great-grandfather Philip, honoring his legacy in every catch.

Why It Matters

For us, partnering with VanLandschoot & Sons is about more than sourcing fish — it’s about sustaining a way of life on the Great Lakes. Together, we’re proving that great taste and great responsibility can go hand in hand.

Every tin of Great Lakes Tinned Fish tells this shared story: of heritage, of waterways worth protecting, and of the families who fish them.

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