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We Are Fishtown Preservation

What Is Fishtown

Fishtown is a collection of weathered fishing shanties, smokehouses, overhanging docks, fish tugs and charter boats along the Leland River in Leland, Michigan. The heart of a commercial fishing village, Fishtown is where we can still see and feel a connection to the long tradition of Great Lakes maritime culture.

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What We Do

Fishtown Preservation Society exists to assure public access to Fishtown and to maintain its historical integrity, working waterfront, artifacts and stories through preservation, education and stewardship.

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You Can Help

Few places are as real as Fishtown. Here we can preserve a living link to a long Great Lakes maritime heritage, as well as to our own families and memories. We want to ensure that Fishtown remains alive for future generations. Your participation will make all the difference for Fishtown.

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Fishtown Preservation a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that preserves and manages the Historic Fishtown site. For more info and to donate visit:

Some years leave a heavier mark on a community tha Some years leave a heavier mark on a community than others. Fishtown has experienced more than its share of heartbreak this year, and the loss of Nels Carlson is another deeply felt one. As a fifth-generation member of the Carlson fishery family and part owner of the fishery, Nels was part of a legacy woven into the very fabric of this waterfront. Our hearts are with his family, the fishery crew, the Fishtown community, and all those who knew and loved him.
A lingering sunset at Van's Beach. A lingering sunset at Van's Beach.
A late October Friday night Fishtown silhouette. A late October Friday night Fishtown silhouette.
Where'd everybody go? Where'd everybody go?
This weather♥️ It’s almost November?! This weather♥️ It’s almost November?!
A bit quieter today in the neighborhood. Thank yo A bit quieter today in the neighborhood.

Thank you to all that came out for Fall Frenzy - I don’t think we could have asked for better weather to end the season. 🍁☀️

Diversions and Tug Stuff still have their doors open and would love to see you - If you’re in the area stop in and say HI😊
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