Fishtown in Leland, Michigan, is one of the few remaining commercial fishing complexes on the Great Lakes. The historic fishing village allows visitors to learn about Great Lakes commercial fishing and maritime traditions and experiences. A collection of opportunities abound at Fishtown - learn about fisheries while you shop, enjoy fine fisheries meals, and experience a historic working waterfront and active commercial fishery.
What you can do here
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Local historical museum with an archive that includes oral interviews with commercial fisherman and historic photographs of Fishtown and fishing industry.
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Fresh and smoked fish retail market and wholesaler
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Historical Fishtugs Janice Sue and Joy
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Waterfront dining at this restaurant in Leland, Mich. offers Great Lakes fish menu options.
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A riverfront restaurant the historic Fishtown community that serves local Great Lakes fish dishes.
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Fishtown Welcome Center
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Non-profit owning and managing Leland's Fishtown property.
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Fishing Heritage Site
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More Information
Book and oral history of fishing history and heritage, values, issues, and user conflicts on Lake Michigan | Info | |
Book documenting the historic fishery of Fishtown in Leland, Mich. | Info | |
What unpredictable paths may lead to a fisherman's life? | Info | |
When the Carlson family, associated with Fishtown for more than 100 years, almost abandoned fishing | Info | |
book and oral history, sharing voices from the Leland Fishery at Fishtown, 1940-2006 | Info |
Affiliated Organization: Fishtown Preservation Society