VanLandschoot & Sons Fish Market

VanLandschoot & Sons Fish Market The Freshest Lake Superior Whitefish, Caught & Sold by Fifth-Generation Family Fishermen in Munising

The early years of commercial fishing on Lake Superior started out with the American Fur Company, the first commercial fishing operation in the area, fishing near the shore of Grand Island in 1836. Across from Grand Island on the mainland is Powell's Point, where the first fishing family worked from the late 1870s through the 1940s. Several hard working families have made Munising their home port

over the years, all bringing delicious Great Lakes fish to dinner tables across the country. In 1906, a young Philip VanLandschoot immigrated from Knokke, Belgium, to the United States and settled in Gladstone, Michigan, on the north shore of Lake Michigan. After various laborer jobs, he became a fisherman's helper with the Schowy Brothers Fish Company in Gladstone. In 1914, Philip started his own fishing enterprise, and for the next thirty years successfully operated from Gladstone. "During summer," VanLandschoot said, "I would fish from my boat and in the wintertime I fished through the ice and hauled my gear by horse and sleigh." Working with Philip were his four sons, Paul, Joe, Jerome, and Francis. In 1942, the family moved to Munising, Michigan, where they built docks and boat houses on the west side of Munising Bay--initially leasing land from the Cleveland Cliffs Company. Brothers Paul, Joe, and Jerome continued the family business into the second generation. Begining in the mid-eighties, Jeome's sons Jerry, David, and Gary carried on third generation operations. Today, VanLandschoot & Sons carries on the same legacy it was founded on--consistent quality Lake Superior fish all season long. We only use trapnets (no gillnets) so our fish are hand dipped and brought up as fresh as possible, and delivered to our state-of-the-art facility that processes the fish into boneless filets. Along with our famous whitefish, we also sell trout, salmon, smoked products, homemade fish sausage, and our famous fish dip.

Heading down to Binsfeld Bayshore Park for Pictured Rocks Days today?Skip the long festival lines and the imported fish....
06/13/2026

Heading down to Binsfeld Bayshore Park for Pictured Rocks Days today?
Skip the long festival lines and the imported fish. The VanLandschoot food truck is open just one block away from the park, serving up real, locally caught Lake Superior Whitefish and Walleye. Our family catches our own fish right here out of Munising—you can't get any closer to the source than that.

🐟 House-Smoked Whitefish Alert: We just pulled a massive batch of whitefish out of our own smokers. Grab some to take home at our Munising Market, or if you are up past Harvey today, we brought a load of it straight to our Marquette Food Truck!
🛑 Don't leave without the Spread: Ask the crew for a tub of our authentic recipe Smoke Fish Spread. Look for the round label from in the coolers—it's perfect for the weekend.
Catch us at our specific locations below before we sell out for the weekend:
🚚 Munising Food Truck (1 Block from the Park): www.vsifish.com/munising-food-truck
🐟 Munising Fish Market (Fresh Smoked Fish & Spread): www.vsifish.com/munising-fish-market
🚚 Marquette Food Truck (Smoked Fish on the Move): www.vsifish.com/marquette-food-truck
Stop by, get a real local meal, and head back to enjoy the music. Our family appreciates the support. See you next time!

05/29/2026

BEST SUMMER JOB: Fish & Chips Crew! ☀️

Want to join a 114 year old company and fry up the best fish? Come work for us in Marquette! We need 1 high-energy crew member to help with prep, orders, and slinging the best fish in the U.P.

Why us?
* Pay: Base pay $17-18/hr + Daily Tips (Most shifts average $20/hr+ total).
* The Vibe: Work at the Lower Harbor. Fast-paced and fun!
* Benefits and Perks: Daily tips and seasonal work!
No ego required—just a hustle and a smile.

Email [email protected] to apply!

05/24/2026

🚨 WE ARE OPEN MARQUETTE🚨

We apologize for the inconvenience yesterday, Marquette! We faced some technical difficulties, but we are back up, running, and ready to cook.

Stop by today and get your fix. See you soon! 🙌

Huge congratulations to Ava on graduating high school! 🎓✨​Ava has been a fantastic part of our team over the last few su...
05/24/2026

Huge congratulations to Ava on graduating high school! 🎓✨
​Ava has been a fantastic part of our team over the last few summers, bringing so much energy and hard work to everything she does.
​We are incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished!

We would like to congratulate one of our employees, Hudson Rockhill on his graduation from high school today! Balancing ...
05/23/2026

We would like to congratulate one of our employees, Hudson Rockhill on his graduation from high school today! Balancing work responsibilities while finishing school is no small feat. We are fortunate to have you on our team! Congratulations Hudson! We are proud of you!!

We are officially OPEN for the season in Munising and Marquette! 🐟🍟As we begin our 112th season of family fishing on Lak...
05/22/2026

We are officially OPEN for the season in Munising and Marquette! 🐟🍟

As we begin our 112th season of family fishing on Lake Superior, the VanLandschoot family wishes everyone a safe, meaningful, and reflective Memorial Day Weekend. We are incredibly grateful to our veterans, our active-duty service members, and the local community that has kept our family business running since 1914.

Our boat, the Max B, has been out on the water working hard, and our fishermen are bringing in the first fresh catch of the year.

Whether you want to enjoy a hot meal or grab some fresh fillets to grill at home, here is your VSI Dockside Host guide on where to find us starting at NOON TODAY:

📍 NEW Munising Food Truck Location Join us at our brand-new spot in downtown Munising for our signature fresh-fried whitefish baskets, sandwiches, and crispy chips.

Location: 109 E Munising Ave, Munising, MI

🗺️ Get Directions: https://share.google/kzuOW9T4h6YoOEOLf

📍 Marquette Food Truck Our Marquette window is officially open for the season and ready to serve all of our friends on the west side!

🗺️ Get Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/34qUATrG1a4Wy8mj9

📍 Munising Fish Market Perfect for your Memorial Day weekend cookouts. We are fully stocked with fresh whitefish fillets caught by our own boats, traditional smoked fish, and our famous specialty items.

🗺️ Get Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6URY2yuzVCivhvH86

✨ WEEKEND HIGHLIGHT: Don't forget to grab a container of our Homemade Smoked Whitefish Dip. Made in-house from our family recipe, it’s the perfect addition to any holiday weekend spread.

💻 View more information on our website: https://www.vsifish.com/

Thank you for supporting five generations of Lake Superior fishing. We look forward to seeing you at the window!

05/22/2026

It's that time of year! 🎣 Come enjoy fresh Lake Superior Whitefish caught wild from our partners at VanLandschoot & Sons Fish Market 🤝

We have our Wild Whitefish Basket, and our Original Wild Whitefish Sandwich available all summer long!

Eh! Burger is open daily from 11am - 11pm!

Woohoo!
05/15/2026

Woohoo!

05/15/2026

🐟 Marquette Fish and Chips is officially OPEN!

Craving the best catch in town? We are fired up and ready to serve you the freshest fish and crispiest chips in Marquette. Come down and see us for lunch or dinner!

📍 Where: 509 N Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI
⏰ Status: Open and ready for your order!

Stop by, grab a basket, and enjoy those lakeside views. See you there! Open til 7!

That’s a wrap on the 2025 season!!We appreciate all of you for supporting us! See you in 2026 ☺️
11/04/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 season!!

We appreciate all of you for supporting us!

See you in 2026 ☺️

Address

1338 Commercial Street
Munising, MI
49862

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+19063873851

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