Top 10 Water Sports in Wisconsin, United States

February 22, 2022 Velvet Mowry

When you think “adventure travel” you probably think of far-flung places like Belize and Alaska—not Wisconsin. But if you’re an outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty of places to explore in Wisconsin. A vacation in Wisconsin can put you close to the Kettle Moraine State Forest, which has excellent biking trails. Or choose Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands—kayakers will love exploring Lake Superior’s many caves and shipwrecks.

Packers fans don’t wear those cheese-wedge hats for nothing! Foodies will love tasting as many of Wisconsin’s artisanal cheeses as possible. Either drive from cheesemaker to cheesemaker, or choose a Wisconsin vacation in a town with a good farmers’ market—then the cheesemakers bring their wares to you. And what goes better with artisanal cheese than craft beer? In Milwaukee, visit the Lakefront and Sprecher Breweries for tours and tastings.

Wisconsin Dells is a classic family vacation destination. A vacation in Wisconsin Dells will put you close to all the excitement—you’ll have to tear the kids away from the theme parks, wave pools and water parks in Wisconsin Dells!

Lake Geneva boasts clean beaches, golf, and a small-town feel that definitely appeals to city dwellers—it’s a popular getaway for residents of Chicago.


Restaurants in Wisconsin

1. Milwaukee Kayak Company

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5.0 based on 64 reviews

Milwaukee Kayak Company

Explore our great city & rivers in a kayak, canoe or standup paddleboard. Rentals avail spring-fall. See you on the river and #paddleonmilwaukee #mkc

2. Sister Bay Boat Rental

Excellent
88%
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5.0 based on 167 reviews

Sister Bay Boat Rental

Door County's best fleet of boats open daily 9am - 7pm. Try 55mph on a 3-person jet ski with brakes, tubing behind a tritoon, or enjoy our tubes, wakeboards, and water skis behind our Chaparral speed boats. Our detailed boating map gets you to your favorite restaurant, beach, island or fishing hole. Please reserve on our website or give us a call!

3. Madison Log Rolling

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95%
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Madison Log Rolling

Improve balance, agility, leg strength coordination, and endurance while celebrating Wisconsin Lumberjack heritage with this fun and unique sport! At Madison Log Rolling we focus on a fun environment for children (and adults!) to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. Many roll just for fun, others become competitors who are now featured on ESPN! We offer class drop-in options and private lessons for our out of town visitors.

4. Jet Set Flyboarding

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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Jet Set Flyboarding

At Jet Set Flyboarding we strive to make every guest's experience fun and enjoyable. We had an exceptional first year and we are very excited to begin our 2nd season of flyboarding. We are a locally owned extreme water sport rental company. If you are looking for unique adventures in the Hayward area then look no further. Whether your a thrill seeking junkie that would love nothing more than to be soaring 25+ feet in the air or you're a water lover wanting to enjoy the waters of Wisconsin's best lakes, then Jet Set Flyboarding is the perfect adventure for you. With no experience necessary you can go mild to wild and be assured you are in safe hands with our certified flyboarding instructor guiding you every step of the way. We are very proud to say that we have accomplished flying every guest that has stepped into our boots; from ages 9-60 we flew them all. Our number one goal is your safety. We require a helmet and a life jacket in order to fly. We provide both of these items, you may bring your own as well. We also have a GoPro camera we use to record our flyers and with your permission putting your videos on our facebook page. If you are interested or have any questions call today to make your 2016 summer a memorable one! We can't wait to bring you into the diverse family of flyboarders!

5. Wild Side Flyboarding

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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Wild Side Flyboarding

Learning to fly the Flyboard is much easier than you might think. Our Certified instructors will have you hovering mid air in minutes. You will depart our marina at the Boathouse onto Lake Minocqua where you learn to fly! Once you are there, you'll receive instructions and tips by our expert flying instructors. Then in the water you go soaring like a bird and swim like a dolphin.

6. Kinn's Sport Fishing

Excellent
82%
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4.5 based on 55 reviews

Kinn's Sport Fishing

Kinn’s Sport Fishing is a full-time charter fishing service, operating 11 large tournament-rigged boats seven days a week. We pride ourselves in providing the best salmon fishing experience at the most reasonable rates, and carefully survey all of Lake Michigan’s 22,000+ square miles to pinpoint the most productive fishing grounds. In addition, we own and operate twelve fully-furnished luxury lakefront condominiums. These condos include amenities such as fully furnished kitchens, barbecue grills, flat screen tv’s, free wifi and are conveniently located right on Lake Michigan’s western shore. Our entire staff is fully trained, licensed, and insured, and they are all eager to ensure you have the most successful trip possible! Our goal is to provide you with a memorable experience. Past guests have commented on how remarkable their trip has been, and overall satisfaction has led to an astounding 74% customer return rate. Call today to make your Lake Michigan Salmon trip a reality!

7. Gravity Trails

Excellent
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Gravity Trails

Kayak Tours of Shipwrecks and Lighthouses. Paddleboard rentals for the hour or the day- Do you want to have some fun? Gravity Trails is a multi-sport activity center. Activities offered include guided kayak tours and paddle board rentals, lessons. With Zip lining and Gem Mining at our Egg Harbor Location! Gravity Trails has access to Cana Island Lighthouse, North Bay, Newport State Park, the Mink River Estuary, and Sand Bay Beach!

8. Badger Pontoon Charters

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3.0 based on 3 reviews

Badger Pontoon Charters

Spend a day on our spacious 14 Passenger Pontoon boat cruising or splashing around Lake Mendota. We include a licensed Captain to drive the boat so you can just enjoy yourself with your friends & family. We can pick up your group at any public boat launch or private dock on Lake Mendota. We offer 4 or 8 Hour trips & moonlight pub crawls. We can customize a trip for your company outing.

9. Great Lakes Sailing Charters

Charter your very own 41 foot sailing sloop for up to 6 guests. Trips include romantic sunset dinner cruises, breathtaking day sails and customized sailing packages with a 35 year veteran Captain.

10. Blue Ribbon Outdoors LLC

Blue Ribbon Outdoors LLC

We strive to provide fun and memorable adventures for all our clients. During the summer months, we operate a Sport Fishing Charter out of McKinley Marina in Milwaukee Wisconsin. These trips target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout depending on what is biting. In the fall, we transition to Sea Duck hunts off the coast of Lake Michigan. Laying on your back just inches off the water in a layout boat with a sky full of Old Squaws overhead offers a unique experience to even the most seasoned hunter. Once the lakes freeze over we will transition to ice fishing adventures on the Yahara watershed in Madison Wisconsin and harbors along Lake Michigan. In the spring, you can find us chasing Walleyes throughout Wisconsin until it is time to put the Charter boat back in the water. Contact us today to reserve your date.

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