Fishing tug anchored in the West Twin River.
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Home of the Fishing Fleet |
The big ones are still out here, as they have been for hundreds of years. That’s how Two Rivers came to have the largest commercial fishing fleet on Lake Michigan. Today, the abundance of big game fish feeding offshore continues to provide sport fishermen with memorable battles and trophies they treasure for a lifetime. The port also is home to three commercial fishing fleets and an armada of sail and motor yachts.
Not only is Two Rivers busy enough to warrant its own lighthouse, it is one of only six Wisconsin ports with a Coast Guard station. The Ninth District Great Lakes Coast Guard was created in 1915 when the Life-Saving Service merged with the Revenue-Cutter Service.
Water is understandably one of the most important resources in Two Rivers. More than seven miles of clean, sandy beaches entice sunbathers, swimmers, wind surfers, kayakers and jet skiers. Beyond the breakers, numerous shipwrecks attract scuba divers from around the world.
Many artifacts are on display at the Great Lakes Coast Guard Museum which is part of the Rogers Street Fishing Village Museum complex.
The East and West Twin Rivers meander southeast until they unite in Two Rivers to flow as one stream for not more than a city block before entering Lake Michigan. Just sail in off the lake, cruise past the Coast Guard station, and you have arrived.
Port of Two Rivers 1717 E. Park Street Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-5539 • Fax: (920) 793-5563
Two Rivers Visitor Information Center 1622 Jefferson Street Two Rivers, WI 54241 (920) 793-2490 888-857-3529 www.two-rivers.org Contact Two Rivers
