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.

Great communication. Easy to coordinate dates. Accommodating attitude. Great equipment. Hard…read moreworking guides.

One of the worst fishing experience I've had in my life , I know when your out fishing, nothing is…read moreever guaranteed, even if you hire a guide which was the case here , we did not get as much as 1 bite after almost 7 hrs of fishing and I was charged $530.00, I thought after not having any luck what so ever , even not even getting a bite , Paul our guide would at least offer us a discount on the price , instead he offered a discounted price to come back and go out again which would be over another $350 bucks

How awesome it was to start the kayak season with Justin. Having a local guide as your kayak trip…read moreleader makes a difference. Justin was patient, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. More importantly, Justin went out of his way to make the trip easy and accessible for a family member who has a disability. Before the trip started, the family received emails along the way to make the trip memorable for the family member. Justin's understanding of people diagnosed with a disability speaks volumes of the care and compassion we experienced on our trip. We are already talking about the second trip with Justin. We can't wait to find out what he has planned for our next trip. Thank you, Justin. Your passion for what you do shines through!

My husband and I took a two hour private tour with Justin when we were in Door County. Everything…read moreabout the experience was top level. He has high quality gear, which always makes for a more pleasant paddling experience. His paddling instruction was so helpful. He is passionate about kayaking and has in-depth knowledge of the history of Door County area and the surrounding waters, as well as the geological history of the area. His stories are engaging and informative. Justin is also a good and kind person. His appreciation of the natural world and his passion for protecting the environment are inspiring and contagious. We will absolutely book more tours with him next time we're in the area.

We went on a kayaking tour at Whitefish Dunes State Park, and it was great. Our guide Emily was…read moreamazing! One of the major draws of this tour was the proximity to the neighboring Cave Point County Park. Emily led us right up to the famous limestone sea caves. Being in a kayak allowed us to feel the gentle rhythm of the lake as it echoed through the rock formations--an immersive experience that felt both peaceful and powerful. Thanks for a wonderful experience Emily!!

We had a great time. We had never zip lined before and the instructors were helpful and made it…read morejust that much more fun. We would do it again!

Devon was a great guide. My Teen boys and I had a great…read moretime. Beautiful water. Mix of relaxation, exercise and adventure !

This was so fun! Lucas was very knowledgeable and shared lots of excellent and interesting…read moreinformation about Lake Michigan, Door County, and other cool tidbits. He's a great guy and guide. All the staff was great, they ran on time and made sure everyone in our group was set up and provided instruction for those not familiar with kayaking. I would definitely do this again with these guys.

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

Lovely camping spot in Sturgeon Bay! My family and I stayed over the 4th of July holiday weekend,…read moreand really enjoyed our stay. We had an RV and a tent, so we chose an electric camp-site. However there are plenty of options without electric dedicated to just tents, too! The grounds were very well-kept, including the pathways that are paved around the grounds and the trails, which are easily accessible. Plus, the main check-in cabin at the entrance seemed brand new! Would say that the bathrooms/showhouses could use an updated, but they were still indeed cleaned daily. Also worth noting that the 'beach' on-site is all rocks, so it's not the sandy kind where you can park your stuff on for the day. Instead, we made our way into town to access the beaches there. Overall great location and nice park we would return to!

I'm writing an update since apparently it's been 4 years since I last reviewed this park. Please…read moresee my older reviews too since much still applies! This is a great park for finding some peace and quiet in nature including no cell service in much of the park. I mean the SOS function will still work if an emergency arose, but there will be no incoming texts or notifications to detract from the birds and sounds of the waves. All of the trails are lovely here and they're all easy so no worries if you're not a seasoned hiker. We saw some mergansers on the lake during this visit and, as usual, lots of garter snakes which are fun to watch. We usually bring a picnic lunch to enjoy by the beach after a morning of hiking and never have trouble getting a table. Pro tip: there are flush toilets in the visitor center!

My favorite state park - so beautiful. Great trails with so many different terrains and ecosystems…read more So much beautiful nature. If you get a chance to camp, take it! One of the darkest skies in the world.

You can learn how to sail or race or just hang out. The best deal in Door County and a membership…read moregets you access to Yacht Clubs all over the world. Http://www.EYC.org