I had fished with stone wing for over 6 years. One advantage to fishing with stone wing, is that…read morethey accept individuals to be grouped together, rather than paying for the entire boat. However, most chartered boats fish with at least 12 lines and constantly work and change lures to help catch fish. Captain Stu doesn't do this. He has no first mate and only occasionally tends to the lines. He will only use six lines and fishes only an area 10-15 minutes away from where he docks. The last two trips, I caught nothing at all. We went through a period of 3 hrs with out even a bite. During this time, he did nothing but drive the boat. While I think the Captain is a nice guy, he is incredibly lazy and unless he literally runs over the fish, don't look to be very successful. He will offer no guarantee for catching fish and won't try to make things right. I believe it's all about the bottom line for him, with minimal effort on his part. If you really want to catch fish, go to Sturgeon Bay and charter a whole boat. It's not cheap, but the captains in that area work their butt off to catch fish for you and you will have a great experience. Every year I go there, I catch my daily limit of Salmon and have just a wonderful time. Spend a bit more money and have a better time by staying away from Captain Stu.

I have just spent a long time trying to find Captain Stu, I had lost the link I used in the past…read more We have fished with Captain Stu several times over the years and have found him to be an extremely fun person to be around. The first time my wife and I fished with Captain Stu our limit was almost full within a couple hours. We told Captain Stu to just go where his fish finders could not see a fish in site and we just relaxed from an early morning start with fishing. Then later in the morning we still got our limits within another hour or so of fishing. Captain Stu did mention that this is not the way it normally goes and takes a lot more work on his part but this day was a complete success. He cleans your fish, cuts them up and gets them ready packaging to your liking. We went about two years later and had another decent fishing outing but have realized that our fist time fishing was a little unusual but still had a great time. Another time we went with my wife's parents and again it was OK for the 4 of us on a boat. We have always fished with a small number on a boat so I guess the success would be good to great. I think if your looking for a good time fishing and a great Captain to for your experience he is your man. If all you care about is the fishing well I would still choose Captain Stu.

Captain Vic was so awesome! My husband set up a charter for my family. We all caught some Trophy…read moreKing Salmon and had a blast! Remember to bring a bigger cooler :)

Captain Vic took me and my two teenage kids out for a day fishing trip. Had great weather and…read morecaught few fish, what a perfect way to spend a summer day. The Captain knows his stuff, the area, how to net big Salamon, and how to have a great time. But he was great with my kids and runs a very safe boat. You won't be disappointed.

So beautiful! It was snow covered today but still worth a…read moredrive through and stop at the gorgeous beach! We will certainly return in the summer.

Newport State Park is located toward the topmost point of the Door County peninsula…read more We stopped by on a day when we decided to drive the length of the peninsula. It actually had somehow escaped my attention that there are multiple state parks in Door County. I knew of and have visited and camped in Peninsula State Park but hadn't heard of Newport State Park. It's a beautiful state park with both beachy and woodsy areas. The coolest thing that i wished I'd known sooner on our recent trip to Door County is that it's been designated an International Dark Sky Park. Star gazing in the rich splendor of Door County? This is your spot.

Door Bluff Headlands was an unexpected find during my visit to Door County. It's off the beaten…read morepath, with just a small turnaround/parking area, a portable toilet and some trails. The trails take you along the bluffs overlooking the water, and meander inland. There isn't signage and I'll admit that I ended up taking a bit longer of a hike that I planned on because I lost track of where I was. Because of it's location and amenities, you're not likely to encounter a lot of other people on your hike (but the ones I did were friendly). There was some fog on the day I visited, which gave the trail and view of the lake a mysterious air, and I joked that it looked like I'd found the edge of the map as the view just disappeared a short way out into the water. Per a handwritten sign on one of the trees, the park is also home to the highest point in Door County!

Read through the reviews to get an idea of the trail and any markings. We did not and gave up…read moreafter 15 minutes as we had no idea where the trail was taking us. Other than that if you like paths through trees that go up and down then this is for you.

Map's Marina has fantastic people who do their best to meet your needs…read more The docks are in good shape and their help is always there. Their food is also very good.

Friendly service and very very helpful. Great place to dock the boat and visit. They make you…read morefeel very welcome!

Helpful and informative staff Beautiful bay/lake vistas…read more Water fowl aplenty Great hiking trails

Wow, do you want a hike and/or a view? Peninsula State Park won't disappoint you. Eagle Tower is…read moretruly extraordinary; the wood tower itself is beautiful and unique but the view is absolutely gorgeous. They've build a very long, safe ramp for easier access for those who can't /don't want to go up the steep steps. You definitely want to wear decent walking shoes or hiking boots depending on what you're planning on doing. A lot of the hiking is labeled very appropriately. What's marked as "Very Difficult" is VERY DIFFICULT! A lot of steep ups and downs with many tall, exposed roots. Lovely rock formations, brilliant nature and areas to creep off onto the rocky shore. Definitely trust the signs and wear the right shoes. Absolutely worth the work!

So gorgeous and so appropriately named for the view! Just stroll down Main Street after dinner and…read moreyou can catch a fantastic view of the beautiful lake. It's definitely more of a park than a beach. Come at sunset and the ambiance is just lovely and everyone seemed to really respect the area. There aren't many benches or places to sit so you may find yourself standing for a bit to watch the sunset. If you're feeling adventurous, you can climb around the barrier to walk down and sit on the stone shore for a more intimate view. Very romantic place for our anniversary!

What a cute little park at the end of a street! It is right on the water and there are several…read moreplaces to sit and relax. It is an amazing spot to catch the sunset over the bay, read a book, write, meditate, chat, etc! It is not a beach in the sense of warm, golden sand between your toes; however, there is a path that leads you to the water's edge. Parking can be a bit tight on the small road so I suggest parking a little further away and walking, especially in the warm weather months. A Door County gem!

We have rented a pontoon boat 3 times from Popp's Resort over the past year. The most recent time…read morewas this past week. They have been more than patient with our requests, questions, and concerns. Each time the boat was newer and suited our needs. The staff was helpful in orienting us to the boat and its options. The past two times we opted to rent a tube along with the boat for our younger kids. They made boat size recommendations that had both cost and excitement in mind. We've had nothing but good experiences and plan to go back again.

Fishless lake. Everything else was great about it. Was there 4 of us for 3 days. Out for hours…read more Tried trolling, cast n real... different lures. One fish caught.

Five stars, and this is based on a one day visit, of approximately 3 hours!…read more We were heading home from our stay at Peninsula State Park, and stopped in to check it out, since I had never been here before. What a lovely park! We picnicked down by the boat launch, which looks out over Sturgeon Bay and Sawyer Harbor. Our view actually consisted of two islands and the homes thereon. There is a shelter, of sorts, very near the boat ramp, and we learned that it is actually a place to process your catch....there are metal tables there to do what you need to do. After eating, we drove through the park to take in the sights and get a feel for it. We headed up to the tower, and as of our visit, it is still closed. We continued to the Old Ski Hill Overlook and got out to take some photos. We drove through more forest and ended up at the Nature Center and Park Store. Here you can rent bikes, canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards. You can also pick up a souvenir or two, or some snacks. We made a pit stop at the toilets (flushable and with nice showers) before heading out and on our way home. This park is located within a decent distance of Sturgeon Bay, but is also remote enough that you won't get the sounds of the city disturbing you at night. It is an easy drive up the peninsula from this location, and day trips are definitely doable. The only downside, as others have mentioned, is that there is no beach at this park. If that is a deal breaker, there are 4 more state parks in Door County to choose from. I don't know if we will ever camp here, but I can definitely say that I am not opposed to another visit! 49/2022

Pretty large state park. We got a $16 day pass and drove around. We attempted to do a hike through…read moreone of the forested trails but there were just so many mosquitoes that we had to abort. Even the mosquito repellent couldn't keep them away and I got bit through my clothes. We got a great view on top of the tower. And then ventured towards the dock where apparently sometimes you can catch the fisherman come back with their catches.