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Leland's Fishtown is a Registered Historic District of turn-of-the-century fishing shanties straddling a canal between Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan — working nets, smokehouses, and boats alongside seasonal shops, with the Manitou Island Ferry departing for both Manitou Islands.
Source: Michigan Famous Foods, Iconic Spots & Uniquely Michigan Experiences — Perplexity Deep Research (March 2026)
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Carlson's Fishery in Leland's Fishtown, founded in 1904 by Norwegian immigrant Nels Carlson and now in its fifth generation, still runs commercial whitefish catches on the green-and-white boat 'Joy' and smokes whitefish, lake trout, and chub on site.
As of 1904-01-01Source: Michigan Famous Foods, Iconic Spots & Uniquely Michigan Experiences — Perplexity Deep Research (March 2026)