Fish Creek Wisconsin Map

About Fish Creek, Wisconsin

Fish Creek is a locality in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 880. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Fish Creek is located at 45.1278°N, 87.2471°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54212.

Fish Creek unfolds along the Door Peninsula’s western shore, a place where the land yields gently to the vast, shimmering expanse of Green Bay. It lies 9.8 miles west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 277°T). The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a bracing coolness, a whisper of the lake’s immensity, and the steep limestone bluffs, cloaked in mature hemlock and deciduous forest, rise like ancient sentinels above the scattered, weathered buildings. Cobblestone paths meander between art galleries and boutiques, their displays reflecting the clear, often bright light that filters through the dense canopy of trees, hinting at the quiet industry that thrives beneath the surface of this picturesque setting. The water, a deep, translucent blue, laps at the small harbor, its surface occasionally broken by the white sails of sailboats or the steady progress of a ferry. This particular settlement of Fish Creek, born from the hardy souls who first found passage and sustenance here, has long been shaped by the bounty of the water and the fertility of the land. Its early economy was tied to fishing and logging, industries that carved out a living from the rugged terrain, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and self-sufficiency. Today, while those enterprises have largely receded, the spirit of independent craftsmanship and appreciation for natural beauty persists, drawing visitors to its charming shops and studios. Fish Creek is also a gateway to the Door County Maritime State Park, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the powerful, ever-present waters that define this captivating corner of the peninsula.

About This Fish Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fish Creek, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.127767, -87.247053. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fish Creek and Door County.

Detailed location data for Fish Creek includes the ZIP code (54212), telephone area code (715), county seat of Door County (Sturgeon Bay), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fish Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.