The Fish Thief (Movie)
Wed, Aug 20
|Washington
The film—produced in collaboration with the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission and narrated by J.K. Simmons—sheds light on the little-known story of the Lamprey Eel, an invasive species that nearly destroyed the Great Lakes fishing industry.
Time & Location
Aug 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Washington, 870 Main Rd, Washington, WI 54246, USA
About the event
The film—produced in collaboration with the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission and narrated by J.K. Simmons—sheds light on the little-known story of the Lamprey Eel, an invasive species that nearly destroyed the Great Lakes fishing industry. Without the groundbreaking work of dedicated scientists, this relentless predator could have ended commercial and recreational fishing in the region forever. Their ongoing efforts to control the lamprey offer both hope and a stark warning about the future of our natural resources, the consequences of human impact, and the dangers of invasive species. Filmmaker Thomas Lindsey Haskin will be in attendance, with a brief Q&A to follow the screening.