Meagan’s Leelanau Guidebook
Eating in Leelanau
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bakeries, and Coffee Shops
*Please check their hours of operation before visiting, as some establishments have limited seasonal hours.
Leland, MI. Laid-back seasonal riverside grill & bar serving gourmet seafood & steaks amid fishing-cabin decor.
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The Cove
111 W River StLeland, MI. Laid-back seasonal riverside grill & bar serving gourmet seafood & steaks amid fishing-cabin decor.
Leland, MI. A must-visit sandwich shop in historic Fishtown offering 60+ types of cheese, sandwiches & bag lunches with chips & cookies. Pro tip: Lines can get very long as noon approaches. Call in advance to place your order (231) 256-9141. Their menu can be viewed here: https://www.villagecheeseshanty.com/menu
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Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StLeland, MI. A must-visit sandwich shop in historic Fishtown offering 60+ types of cheese, sandwiches & bag lunches with chips & cookies. Pro tip: Lines can get very long as noon approaches. Call in advance to place your order (231) 256-9141. Their menu can be viewed here: https://www.villagecheeseshanty.com/menu
Nittolo's Pizza
104 Main StLake Leelanau, MI. Fresh seafood and wood-fired pizza
Lake Leelanau, MI. Fast, casual, eclectic breakfast and sandwich shop serving beer, wine and cocktails.
10 locals raden deze aan
Fiddleheads
202 West Main StreetLake Leelanau, MI. Fast, casual, eclectic breakfast and sandwich shop serving beer, wine and cocktails.
Suttons Bay, MI. A 4-seasons Northern Michigan brewery & beer garden in the woods serving beer, cider, wine, and food with a family-friendly setting.
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Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrSuttons Bay, MI. A 4-seasons Northern Michigan brewery & beer garden in the woods serving beer, cider, wine, and food with a family-friendly setting.
Maple City, MI. Local market offering an upscale deli experience combined with the charm of the ‘Up North’ feel. Signature sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, candy and fresh baked goods are made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Also known for their Detroit-Style pizza.
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Market 22
497 E Harbor HwyMaple City, MI. Local market offering an upscale deli experience combined with the charm of the ‘Up North’ feel. Signature sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, candy and fresh baked goods are made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Also known for their Detroit-Style pizza.
Maple City, Michigan. A British Gastro Pub with a fun atmosphere serving classic English dishes and Indian fare with a great offering of ales and local wines. *Check their social channels for live music offerings
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Little Traverse Inn
149 E Harbor HwyMaple City, Michigan. A British Gastro Pub with a fun atmosphere serving classic English dishes and Indian fare with a great offering of ales and local wines. *Check their social channels for live music offerings
Leland, MI. Restaurant in the charming Leland lodge serving lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating.
Bogey's 19th Hole
565 Pearl StLeland, MI. Restaurant in the charming Leland lodge serving lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating.
Northport, MI. An ice cream parlor and eatery serving fresh, from scratch breakfast, lunch and takeout.
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The Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 E Nagonaba StNorthport, MI. An ice cream parlor and eatery serving fresh, from scratch breakfast, lunch and takeout.
Northport, MI. Breakfast (all day!), lunch, treats, coffee and espresso drinks.
25 locals raden deze aan
New Bohemian Café
110 S Waukazoo StNorthport, MI. Breakfast (all day!), lunch, treats, coffee and espresso drinks.
Suttons Bay, MI. A family owned and operated restaurant serving breakfast and homemade soups and sandwiches to order. You can order online, by phone or in person. Dine in or to go.
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Lylah's
99 4th StreetSuttons Bay, MI. A family owned and operated restaurant serving breakfast and homemade soups and sandwiches to order. You can order online, by phone or in person. Dine in or to go.
Suttons Bay, MI. Specialty Coffee Bar. Artisan House Made Pastries. Full Espresso Bar with one Single Origin Espresso and House Blend Espresso. Slow Bar with Pour Overs, Siphon, Aeropress, Iced Flash Brew. Nitro Cold Brew.
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Mundos Roasting & Co.
206 N St Joseph StSuttons Bay, MI. Specialty Coffee Bar. Artisan House Made Pastries. Full Espresso Bar with one Single Origin Espresso and House Blend Espresso. Slow Bar with Pour Overs, Siphon, Aeropress, Iced Flash Brew. Nitro Cold Brew.
Lake Leelanau, MI. Coffee, Espresso, Latte, Frozen Drinks, Smoothies and more.
20 locals raden deze aan
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse
116 E Philip StLake Leelanau, MI. Coffee, Espresso, Latte, Frozen Drinks, Smoothies and more.
Leland, MI. Breakfast spot on Main Street in Leland offering an extensive menu of omelettes and other brunch favorites.
Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company Breakfast Bistro
101 South Main StreetLeland, MI. Breakfast spot on Main Street in Leland offering an extensive menu of omelettes and other brunch favorites.
Lake Leelanau, MI. Friendly bakery serving ice cream, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, pretzels, and sandwiches.
Hannah's
112 East Philip StreetLake Leelanau, MI. Friendly bakery serving ice cream, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, pretzels, and sandwiches.
Suttons Bay, MI. A local favorite! Artisan bakery, cafe, and farm market. Be sure to try their delicious croissants and pastry goods.
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9 Bean Rows Bakery
9000 E Duck Lake RdSuttons Bay, MI. A local favorite! Artisan bakery, cafe, and farm market. Be sure to try their delicious croissants and pastry goods.
Northport, MI. A neighborhood bakery serving donuts, baked goods, coffee, and their world famous cinnamon twists
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Barb's Bakery
112 Mill StNorthport, MI. A neighborhood bakery serving donuts, baked goods, coffee, and their world famous cinnamon twists
Leland, MI. Delicious seasonal fare with an eclectic wine list and excellent service all overlooking the picturesque Leland River. Reservations encouraged.
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The Riverside Inn
302 E River StLeland, MI. Delicious seasonal fare with an eclectic wine list and excellent service all overlooking the picturesque Leland River. Reservations encouraged.
Maple City, MI. Elevated Italian cuisine & notable wines served in snug, warm surrounds in a time-tested building, located near Glen Lake. Reservations strongly encouraged.
28 locals raden deze aan
Trattoria Funistrada
4566 West Macfarlane RoadMaple City, MI. Elevated Italian cuisine & notable wines served in snug, warm surrounds in a time-tested building, located near Glen Lake. Reservations strongly encouraged.
Glen Arbor, MI. Upscale New American food & wine pairings with panoramic water views in a chic space. Reservations encouraged.
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Blu
5705 S Lake StGlen Arbor, MI. Upscale New American food & wine pairings with panoramic water views in a chic space. Reservations encouraged.
Suttons Bay, MI. Featuring local and Michigan made products. They offer delicious soup, wraps, and subs for order online and pick up in-store.
MI Market Suttons Bay
Suttons Bay, MI. Featuring local and Michigan made products. They offer delicious soup, wraps, and subs for order online and pick up in-store.
Traverse City, MI. Farm Club is a farm, restaurant, brewery, bakery and marketplace. They are located 7 miles from downtown Traverse City and easily accessed by the TART trail.
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Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveTraverse City, MI. Farm Club is a farm, restaurant, brewery, bakery and marketplace. They are located 7 miles from downtown Traverse City and easily accessed by the TART trail.
Lake Leelanau, MI. Newly opened, this gourmet deli and wine shop is a must! Beautifully renovated, great selection of interesting wines, and delicious deli salads, cheese, and charcuterie items.
Peninsula Provisions
Lake Leelanau, MI. Newly opened, this gourmet deli and wine shop is a must! Beautifully renovated, great selection of interesting wines, and delicious deli salads, cheese, and charcuterie items.
Leelanau Wineries
A list of select wineries with great wine, friendly staff, comfortable atmospheres, and scenic views.
Lake Leelanau, MI. Good Harbor Vineyards is located three miles south of Leland on M-22 and 16 miles north of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. A family owned and operated winery, Good Harbor Vineyards has been producing award-winning, affordable, quality wines since 1980. Enjoy a wine tasting with their friendly staff or have a glass of wine or a flight trio on the patio.
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Good Harbor Vineyards
34 S Manitou TrailLake Leelanau, MI. Good Harbor Vineyards is located three miles south of Leland on M-22 and 16 miles north of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. A family owned and operated winery, Good Harbor Vineyards has been producing award-winning, affordable, quality wines since 1980. Enjoy a wine tasting with their friendly staff or have a glass of wine or a flight trio on the patio.
Lake Leelanau, MI. Aurora Cellars is a boutique winery with old-world charm nestled in the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula. They produce wine from grapes grown on the Leelanau Peninsula and offer an assortment of locally produced food to complement the wine and enhance your wine tasting experience. Enjoy their fun, welcoming environment with a professional and knowledgeable staff to better help you enjoy some of the rich treasures the Leelanau Peninsula has to offer.
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Aurora Cellars
7788 E Horn RdLake Leelanau, MI. Aurora Cellars is a boutique winery with old-world charm nestled in the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula. They produce wine from grapes grown on the Leelanau Peninsula and offer an assortment of locally produced food to complement the wine and enhance your wine tasting experience. Enjoy their fun, welcoming environment with a professional and knowledgeable staff to better help you enjoy some of the rich treasures the Leelanau Peninsula has to offer.
Northport, MI. Dune Bird is a collaboration of the unexpected. In a twist on the traditional, Dune Bird elevates a craft espresso bar right alongside an exceptional menu of exciting, cool climate wines in a warm, inviting space complete with a hint of aviation and industrial design. Dune Bird’s focus is people. Small, hot plates and later hours are their invitation to linger and to lean in.
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Dune Bird Winery
5620 North Manitou TrailNorthport, MI. Dune Bird is a collaboration of the unexpected. In a twist on the traditional, Dune Bird elevates a craft espresso bar right alongside an exceptional menu of exciting, cool climate wines in a warm, inviting space complete with a hint of aviation and industrial design. Dune Bird’s focus is people. Small, hot plates and later hours are their invitation to linger and to lean in.
Suttons Bay, MI. Enjoy their Elm Valley property with two tasting room experiences. MAWBY produces a range of sparkling wines with tastes to suit most any palate, each uniquely approachable, each with their own personality and purpose. Adjacent to MAWBY, bigLITTLE produces table wines in a variety of styles.
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MAWBY Vineyards and Winery
4519 Elm Valley RdSuttons Bay, MI. Enjoy their Elm Valley property with two tasting room experiences. MAWBY produces a range of sparkling wines with tastes to suit most any palate, each uniquely approachable, each with their own personality and purpose. Adjacent to MAWBY, bigLITTLE produces table wines in a variety of styles.
Leland, MI. Verterra offers many award-winning wines and ciders for your tasting experience. They are located in the quaint village of Leland, across the street from Historic Fishtown and the Bluebird.
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Verterra Winery
103 E River StLeland, MI. Verterra offers many award-winning wines and ciders for your tasting experience. They are located in the quaint village of Leland, across the street from Historic Fishtown and the Bluebird.
Lake Leelanau, MI. Born out of the beauty and love for the land, the Soul Squeeze brand is about enjoying life’s gifts…from wines and ciders to friends and laughter. Their mission is to craft the best expression of Michigan wine and unveil its ultimate potential. Visit their tasting room located off M-204 adjacent to the Lake Leelanau narrows and taste Michigan's beauty.
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Soul Squeeze Cellars
105 E Philip StLake Leelanau, MI. Born out of the beauty and love for the land, the Soul Squeeze brand is about enjoying life’s gifts…from wines and ciders to friends and laughter. Their mission is to craft the best expression of Michigan wine and unveil its ultimate potential. Visit their tasting room located off M-204 adjacent to the Lake Leelanau narrows and taste Michigan's beauty.
Glen Arbor, MI. Find Glen Arbor Wines tucked between Glen Arbor's busy M22 strip and the sandy public beach/boat launch on Sleeping Bear Bay. Their vintage-style tasting room is surrounded by ancient oaks and white pines where you'll find a relaxing, intimate setting for tasting local wines. Their lovely grounds—outfitted with a bocce court and other lawn games--are made for lounging after a day on the beach.
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Glen Arbor Wines
5873 S Lake StGlen Arbor, MI. Find Glen Arbor Wines tucked between Glen Arbor's busy M22 strip and the sandy public beach/boat launch on Sleeping Bear Bay. Their vintage-style tasting room is surrounded by ancient oaks and white pines where you'll find a relaxing, intimate setting for tasting local wines. Their lovely grounds—outfitted with a bocce court and other lawn games--are made for lounging after a day on the beach.
Suttons Bay, MI. A unique stop on the Leelanau wine trail, Tandem Ciders specializes in artisanal hard ciders. They use Michigan apples in our ciders and work closely with neighboring growers that produce the fruit. Their tasting room is a place that stresses the importance of the region, the significance of community, and a warm and comforting atmosphere that fosters communication and camaraderie.
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Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo RdSuttons Bay, MI. A unique stop on the Leelanau wine trail, Tandem Ciders specializes in artisanal hard ciders. They use Michigan apples in our ciders and work closely with neighboring growers that produce the fruit. Their tasting room is a place that stresses the importance of the region, the significance of community, and a warm and comforting atmosphere that fosters communication and camaraderie.
Suttons Bay, MI. Located at the base of Leelanau Peninsula, just minutes from downtown Traverse City, this historic estate offers more than wine. Shady Lane Cellars is a boutique estate winery and vineyard driven by a passion.
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Shady Lane Cellars
9580 E Shady LnSuttons Bay, MI. Located at the base of Leelanau Peninsula, just minutes from downtown Traverse City, this historic estate offers more than wine. Shady Lane Cellars is a boutique estate winery and vineyard driven by a passion.
Cedar, MI. Delight in their panoramic view of South Lake Leelanau and relax in our tasting room, front porch, or outdoor seating while enjoying their extensive list of excellent wines and ciders.
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Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery
6530 S Lake Shore DrCedar, MI. Delight in their panoramic view of South Lake Leelanau and relax in our tasting room, front porch, or outdoor seating while enjoying their extensive list of excellent wines and ciders.
Lake Leelanau, MI. Located on M204 at the bridge in the Village of Lake Leelanau, the tasting room is right on the water. Enjoy a glass of wine on their covered porch or at the water’s edge in the Adirondack chairs. Boaters Welcome!
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Boathouse Vineyards
115 St Mary's StLake Leelanau, MI. Located on M204 at the bridge in the Village of Lake Leelanau, the tasting room is right on the water. Enjoy a glass of wine on their covered porch or at the water’s edge in the Adirondack chairs. Boaters Welcome!
Wine Tour Transportation
Specializing in Traverse City winery and brewery tours, TC Brew Bus offers private group tours almost every day of the week. Private tours stop at any wine, beer or spirit location that you desire. If you’re looking for your own private transportation, we also do weddings, event transportation, shuttle service and much more. Book online or call today for a custom quot
Brew Bus
Specializing in Traverse City winery and brewery tours, TC Brew Bus offers private group tours almost every day of the week. Private tours stop at any wine, beer or spirit location that you desire. If you’re looking for your own private transportation, we also do weddings, event transportation, shuttle service and much more. Book online or call today for a custom quot
The Magic Shuttle Bus is a Traverse City-based chauffeur/ bus service specializing in wine tours, weddings, brewery tours, bachelor(ette) parties, business outings, birthdays and more. With buses that range from 12 to 40 passengers, we can accommodate most any size group for most any occasion. All vehicles are equipped with custom seating, full audio systems, LED lighting, custom floors as well as a resourceful driver and a friend for years to come!
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The Magic Shuttle Bus
10850 East Traverse HighwayThe Magic Shuttle Bus is a Traverse City-based chauffeur/ bus service specializing in wine tours, weddings, brewery tours, bachelor(ette) parties, business outings, birthdays and more. With buses that range from 12 to 40 passengers, we can accommodate most any size group for most any occasion. All vehicles are equipped with custom seating, full audio systems, LED lighting, custom floors as well as a resourceful driver and a friend for years to come!
Ready to experience Traverse City and Leelanau’s Wine coast? We offer a private and relaxed experience to tour one of the most beautiful areas in the country and enjoy the regional wines and brews produced right here in northern Michigan. Sip Like a Local and leave the bus behind with a private and personalized wine and brew tour!
Scenic Wine and Brew Tours
Ready to experience Traverse City and Leelanau’s Wine coast? We offer a private and relaxed experience to tour one of the most beautiful areas in the country and enjoy the regional wines and brews produced right here in northern Michigan. Sip Like a Local and leave the bus behind with a private and personalized wine and brew tour!
Beaches in Leelanau
A list of some popular beaches in Leelanau County.
Glen Arbor, MI. Good Harbor Bay Beach is a magnificent beach along Good Harbor Bay. This beach offers clear views out to the islands and has a long sandy beach. Just a few seconds walk south is a stream running from the woods into Lake Michigan. The stream is great for kids to play in, it's fun to follow into the woods, and it's nice to just stand in the warmer waters of the stream after a cold dip in Lake Michigan.
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Good Harbor Bay Beach
Good Harbor Bay TrailGlen Arbor, MI. Good Harbor Bay Beach is a magnificent beach along Good Harbor Bay. This beach offers clear views out to the islands and has a long sandy beach. Just a few seconds walk south is a stream running from the woods into Lake Michigan. The stream is great for kids to play in, it's fun to follow into the woods, and it's nice to just stand in the warmer waters of the stream after a cold dip in Lake Michigan.
Leland, MI. Van's Beach is a public, sugar sand beach just beyond Van's Garage, and is a local favorite. The trail head to the beach is just past Van's Garage at the end of Cedar Street in downtown Leland.
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Van's Beach
205 Cedar StLeland, MI. Van's Beach is a public, sugar sand beach just beyond Van's Garage, and is a local favorite. The trail head to the beach is just past Van's Garage at the end of Cedar Street in downtown Leland.
Empire, MI. This beach at the foot of Niagara Street in Empire has views of the stunning Empire Bluffs. It is located 22 miles west of Traverse City on M 22. Restrooms, picnic facilities.
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Empire Beach
Empire, MI. This beach at the foot of Niagara Street in Empire has views of the stunning Empire Bluffs. It is located 22 miles west of Traverse City on M 22. Restrooms, picnic facilities.
Sutton's Bay, MI. Located on the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay, 15 miles north of Traverse City on M-22 in the village of Suttons Bay, the Suttons Bay Beach is a fun spot in a beautiful location. There is a beach, picnic facilities, a playground, and restrooms here.
Suttons Bay Marina Village Park-fishing pier
Sutton's Bay, MI. Located on the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay, 15 miles north of Traverse City on M-22 in the village of Suttons Bay, the Suttons Bay Beach is a fun spot in a beautiful location. There is a beach, picnic facilities, a playground, and restrooms here.
Watersport Recreation
Glen Arbor, MI. Kayak and canoe trips on the Crystal River offer a fun adventure the whole family can enjoy. Estimated trip time is 2-3 hours (Distance 4.5 miles).
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Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdGlen Arbor, MI. Kayak and canoe trips on the Crystal River offer a fun adventure the whole family can enjoy. Estimated trip time is 2-3 hours (Distance 4.5 miles).
Suttons Bay, MI. Offers pontoon, ski boat, wave runner, kayak, and SUP rentals.
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Leelanau Watersports
Suttons Bay, MI. Offers pontoon, ski boat, wave runner, kayak, and SUP rentals.
Leland, MI. The only commercial Ferry Service to the Manitou Islands. Offers day trips and evening shoreline cruises.
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Manitou Island Transit station
207 W River StLeland, MI. The only commercial Ferry Service to the Manitou Islands. Offers day trips and evening shoreline cruises.
Empire, MI. A full service surf shop in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Offers surfboard, SUP, bodyboard, skimboard, kayak rentals and more.
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Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak
10228 W Front StEmpire, MI. A full service surf shop in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Offers surfboard, SUP, bodyboard, skimboard, kayak rentals and more.
Charter Fishing
Join Captain David Tropf on a fishing charter trip for salmon and lake trout out of the beautiful port of Leland’s Fishtown — there’s much to explore! Head out on an adventure along the picturesque shoreline of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore or out to the Manitou Islands in search of lake trout, chinook and coho salmon, steelhead and brown trout. Take in the sights while fishing in an area renowned for its crystal-clear water and natural beauty. The Maevelous is a well-outfitted Tiara 2900 Coronet — conveniently docked in the heart of Fishtown, and fully equipped to make your time on the water enjoyable, safe and successful.
Maevelous Leland Charters
Join Captain David Tropf on a fishing charter trip for salmon and lake trout out of the beautiful port of Leland’s Fishtown — there’s much to explore! Head out on an adventure along the picturesque shoreline of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore or out to the Manitou Islands in search of lake trout, chinook and coho salmon, steelhead and brown trout. Take in the sights while fishing in an area renowned for its crystal-clear water and natural beauty. The Maevelous is a well-outfitted Tiara 2900 Coronet — conveniently docked in the heart of Fishtown, and fully equipped to make your time on the water enjoyable, safe and successful.
Captain Tony Radjenovich and Dylan Grant are US Coast Guard licensed captains and are members of the Michigan Charter Boat Association. They have a love of fishing and a desire to share this with anyone willing to come aboard. Dylan captains the Leelanautical, which is a 27′ Tiara fished out of the port of Traverse City. Tony captains the Leelanaut which is a 2022 Hewescraft 250 Alaskan, fishing out of the ports of Leland, Suttons Bay, and Leelanau County access ports that is made for fishing in Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay.
Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
207 W River StCaptain Tony Radjenovich and Dylan Grant are US Coast Guard licensed captains and are members of the Michigan Charter Boat Association. They have a love of fishing and a desire to share this with anyone willing to come aboard. Dylan captains the Leelanautical, which is a 27′ Tiara fished out of the port of Traverse City. Tony captains the Leelanaut which is a 2022 Hewescraft 250 Alaskan, fishing out of the ports of Leland, Suttons Bay, and Leelanau County access ports that is made for fishing in Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay.
Capt. Jack Duffy is the kind of licensed charterboat skipper who has a zest for life, a burning desire to make every fishing trip memorable and the stuff of which fishing dreams and legends are made. He is outgoing, wildly in love with fishing Lake Michigan for trophy Chinook and coho salmon, and the creamy-spotted lake trout that makes anglers enjoy catching fish. He also catches brown trout and high-jumping steelhead. Fishing with Capt. Jack Duffy on the Whitecap is an adventure that anglers will want to book from one year to the next. His boat, moored in historic Fish Town, puts anglers close to the fishing action within minutes of leaving port. Fishing with this master angler, featured in “Outdoor Life” and “Sports Afield”, is one of life’s great experiences.
Whitecap Charters in Leland, Michigan
water streetCapt. Jack Duffy is the kind of licensed charterboat skipper who has a zest for life, a burning desire to make every fishing trip memorable and the stuff of which fishing dreams and legends are made. He is outgoing, wildly in love with fishing Lake Michigan for trophy Chinook and coho salmon, and the creamy-spotted lake trout that makes anglers enjoy catching fish. He also catches brown trout and high-jumping steelhead. Fishing with Capt. Jack Duffy on the Whitecap is an adventure that anglers will want to book from one year to the next. His boat, moored in historic Fish Town, puts anglers close to the fishing action within minutes of leaving port. Fishing with this master angler, featured in “Outdoor Life” and “Sports Afield”, is one of life’s great experiences.
Captains Bob Smith and son, Wes Smith, have a combined over four decades worth of experience fishing the clear waters of Sleeping Bear Bay and the Manitou Islands. Both captains are U.S. Coast Guard certified and operate fully equipped 31' and 33' Tiara boats out of Historic Fishtown in Leland, Michigan. Catch King and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout, Brown Trout and more with professional and proven tackle and equipment. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced angler, Bob and Wes are committed to ensuring that your crew is comfortable, smiling and hollering, "Fish on!", all day long.
Mariah and Pier Pressure Charter Fishing
Captains Bob Smith and son, Wes Smith, have a combined over four decades worth of experience fishing the clear waters of Sleeping Bear Bay and the Manitou Islands. Both captains are U.S. Coast Guard certified and operate fully equipped 31' and 33' Tiara boats out of Historic Fishtown in Leland, Michigan. Catch King and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout, Brown Trout and more with professional and proven tackle and equipment. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced angler, Bob and Wes are committed to ensuring that your crew is comfortable, smiling and hollering, "Fish on!", all day long.
Sightseeing
Empire, MI. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is certainly a must-do activity when visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The 7.4 mile drive loops through the Beech-Maple forest and sand dunes and provides insight to the history of the area, a sampling of the vegetative communities found within the park and, best of all, spectacular overlooks of the Glen Lakes, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Lake Michigan. You can take a dune hike along the Cottonwood Trail or stop for a picnic at one of the picnic areas on the drive.
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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune HighwayEmpire, MI. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is certainly a must-do activity when visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The 7.4 mile drive loops through the Beech-Maple forest and sand dunes and provides insight to the history of the area, a sampling of the vegetative communities found within the park and, best of all, spectacular overlooks of the Glen Lakes, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Lake Michigan. You can take a dune hike along the Cottonwood Trail or stop for a picnic at one of the picnic areas on the drive.
Glen Arbor, MI. Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes
Glen Arbor, MI. Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.