We purchased smoked whitefish here and took to The Village Cheese Shanty for sandwiches. The fish was really good. The person taking care of was very friendly and helpful.
While doing the Lake Michigan Circle Tour & the Leelanau Penninsula wine tour, I had to stop at Carleson's Fishery to pick up their fish sausage for a friend. It's a busy little place right on the dock of Fishtown (Leland). While I've had lots of smoked fish & fish spreads before, but I've never had fish sausage. After getting a generous sample of the sausage, I bought some for my friend & some for myself. Since we weren't heading back to our hotel in Traverse City right away, they were so helpful in packing it on ice so that it wouldn't spoil. We have since converted many folks to their fish sausage.
We normally buy whitefish and smoked whitefish at Carlson's, but last week we tried the lake trout. It was awesome! We vacation at Glen Lake and make the 20+ mile trip several times during our two weeks up north. It is always worth the trip to Carlson's. As other reviewers have noted, get there in the morning for the best and freshest selection.
This is a great place to stop for delicious smoked fish, my favorite is the whitefish. They jerky (beef and turkey) is also pretty amazing!
There are several yummy things up for sale at Carlson's Fisheries. Their fresh fish and sausage is amazing. WARNING: This place is not for vegetarians, especially because of the smell!
Very nice, small and cute place. Very friendly. Fish is excellent, especially Fish Sausage - never had that before. Inside and outside looks like a old trustable establisment. Worth checking out. If you like a smoked fish of course.
Read the reviews and was excited to check it out. Was there around 1:00 PM and the were all out of ALL the smoked fish. The girl behind the counter was very rude. Won't go back, ever!
Fish spread. Jerkey. White fish. Salmon. Smoked white fish. I can't make a trip to Leelanau County without purchasing all of this.
If you are visiting the small,quaint town of Leland, this place is a must. Great smoked fish. We have been coming to this place for 30 years
I couldn't believe they had fish sausage! I don't eat meat so anything you can do with fish is ok in my book. What a great thing to bring home for parties! Of course we never leave without some White Fish and Smoked Salmon. Just love Carlson's !