MACKINAC STRAITS FISH COMPANY
A Taste of the Great Lakes - A Freshwater Pursuit
- FRESH FISH
- SMOKED FISH
- WHITEFISH
- SALMON
- TROUT
- HERRING
- CHUBB
- FISH DIP
- JAMS
- SPICES
WHERE GREAT FISH STORIES BEGIN
You’ll hear some pretty great fish stories when you hang out at Mackinac Straits Fish Company — an iconic St. Ignace marketplace offering a year-round selection of fresh, smoked, and frozen fish, along with spices, jams, local meats, and one-of-a-kind Great Lakes souvenirs. It’s the kind of place where regulars know each other by name, travelers find something new to savor, and every cooler packed is a reminder that the best meals begin with ingredients pulled from nearby waters.
A TRUE ST. IGNACE TRADITION
Step inside and you’re greeted with cheerful banter and the unmistakable aroma of the Great Lakes — a warm mix of smoked fish and fresh-caught promise.
Behind the counter, gleaming filets of herring, chub, whitefish, lake trout, and salmon invite you to take your pick. Locals stop in for their weekly favorites. Visitors ask for recommendations and leave feeling like they’ve discovered a secret.
But the market is more than fish.
Find locally sourced bison and beef in the freezer, shelves stocked with regional seasonings, and Michigan-made jams, sauces, snacks, and gifts you won’t find anywhere else. It’s a place where the spirit of the Straits is preserved, packaged, and shared — all under one roof.
SUPPLYING THE REGION'S BEST
In the back, a tote brims with freshly caught whitefish — filleted just hours ago and ready for delivery to the restaurants that define St. Ignace dining.
As the team says:
“Those whitefish filets are going to our local partners today — Mackinac Grill, The Gang Plank, Village Inn, Clyde’s Drive-In.”
From water to table, Mackinac Straits Fish Company is a vital part of the local food scene, providing chefs and customers with true Great Lakes freshness.
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