Fishes of the Great Lakes Region by Carl L. Hubbs and Karl F. Lagler provides an in-depth examination of the fish species inhabiting the Great Lakes drainage basin. Originally published by the Cranbrook Institute of Science and later reprinted by the University of Michigan Press, the book includes updates and revisions reflecting taxonomic changes and new discoveries since its first edition in 1947. The authors acknowledge the American Fisheries Society's efforts to standardize fish names and incorporate significant taxonomic studies. The work serves as a comprehensive guide for identifying fish species in the region, documenting their distribution, and highlighting the issues surrounding fish nomenclature. Hubbs and Lagler also express their gratitude to contributors and emphasize that, despite the extensive information presented, this book should be seen as a starting point for further research into the natural history and taxonomy of Great Lakes fish.