Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Algoma once had a legendary “fishing mayor,” Art Dettman. His name lives on in a
restored fish shanty—a quasi-museum to fishing—on the National Register of Historic
Places. It's open by appointment only; call 920/487-3443 for information.
Charter Fishing
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Ahab thang. Early-season lake trout are generally hot in May, but June is Algoma's biggest
month; rainbow trout and chinook salmon are everywhere. Steelhead and especially king
salmon are added to the mix come July, and brown trout get big in August. September fish-
ing is great.
Accommodations
A basic motel that may not be right atop Lake Michigan (it's all of across the road), the
Scenic Shore Inn (2221 Lake St., 920/487-3214, www.scenicshoreinn.com , $79) has clean
rooms and very welcoming owners (who have been doing a great deal of updates to the
place).
Food
Several family restaurants and diners in town serve Belgian booyah and Belgian pie.
For espresso, coffee, tea, or light food—along with live music—in a trendy atmosphere,
you can't beat the Mediterranean-influenced Caffe Tlazo (607 WIS 42, 920/487-7240,
www.caffetlazo.com , 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri., 7am-8pm Sat., 7am-7pm Sun., $5 and up).
Casual dining is at the historic Hotel Stebbins (201 Steele St., 920/487-5526,
www.thehotelstebbins.com , 4:30pm-10pm daily during peak season, 5pm-9pm Tues.-Sat.
rest of year, $8-25), where they often have live music.
For a picnic basket, Bearcat's (WIS 42 and Navarino St., 920/487-2372,
www.bearcatsfish.com , 9am-5pm daily year-round) has great smoked fish for dirt cheap
prices.
Information and Services
The tourist information center (920/487-2041 or 800/498-4888, www.algoma.org ) is on
the south edge of Algoma along WIS 42.
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