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.

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!

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!

I'm adding an update since it's been 4 years since my last review of this park, but please also see…read moremy 2 earlier reviews. They have completely rebuilt the fire tower adding an accessible ramp. While we are able to climb stairs, we enjoyed the ramp a great deal. I'm not a huge fan of open stairs and found this wide ramp that is intended for both wheelchair users and walkers to be a very pleasant way to reach the viewing platform and return to ground level. The view from the top is amazing on a clear day. We also walked part of the sunset bike trail as an out and back which was lovely. We started at the beach, headed toward the lighthouse and continued on to the bluffs/cliffs before turning around. It was about 6 miles round trip and had lots of wildflowers and beaches along the way. This is a great trail for anyone who doesn't want to navigate a lot of tree roots or rocks. Other updates: The lighthouse is being refurbished and is scheduled to reopen later in June 2026. There are now food trucks near the beach if you don't feel like bringing a picnic lunch!

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

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.

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.

Exquisite. Very large state park, well cared for, with attractions that will keep visitors busy…read morefor a week. Large, private, wooded campsites. Many trails and paved roads with 25 mph speed limit for walkers, bicyclists and meandering car tourists. The water ways will offer access to Sturgeon Bay, Green Bay and eventually Lake Michigan as well as beautiful slower paddling around smaller islands just off the shore. Looks like phenomenal birding possibilities. The highlight was the view stop "the tower", a must when visiting the park