Wisconsin is home to some of the finest salmon fishing in the midwest. This state has Lake Michigan and a portion of Lake Superior to fish and these lakes offer anglers some outstanding fishing for chinook salmon and coho salmon. There are tons of fishing charters that take clients out of numerous ports throughout Wisconsin from spring through fall every year. Add all of the anglers that take their own boats onto the lakes and there are thousands upon thousands of anglers that enjoy Wisconsin’s salmon fishing.

In Wisconsin, there are plenty of harbors where you can launch your boat or hire a charter. Some of the harbors along the eastern side of the state on Lake Michigan are Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Port Washington, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Kewaunee and Algoma. In Door County, you can launch your boat out of Sturgeon Bay, Egg Harbor, Baileys Harbor, Ephraim, Sister Bay, Ellison Bay and Washington Island. There are also ports to launch your boat in the Green Bay area and along the western shores of Green Bay. Don’t forget about Lake Superior either. Even though, Wisconsin only gets a small part of this lake, there is some excellent summer salmon fishing up here as well.

Some of the real popular areas to fish are Door County, Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine. Door County is the place to go if you’re looking for a vacation. Door County is one of the best places to visit in the midwest and there is plenty to do for the whole family. You will find plenty of fishing charters as well in this area and the summers offer some fantastic fishing from the boat. Kenosha and Racine are very popular because you have the option of fishing from the boats in the spring, summer and fall, but there are also strong spawning runs up the root river in Racine and up the pike creek in Kenosha.

The Bad River, winding through northern Wisconsin, offers more than 40 miles of whitewater for kayaking and rafting. Beginning at Devil’s Gate footbridge in Ashland County, intermediate whitewater kayakers can brave class I through III rapids for 18.8 miles of scenic, mountainous views before ending at Elm Hoist Road. Another popular stretch of the Bad River for advanced whitewater kayaking also begins at Devil’s Gate footbridge and boasts 6.2 miles of class III-V rapids, as well as breathtaking views of the Gogebic Range in Wisconsin.

There are many other sections of the Bad River that offer fun and exciting whitewater kayaking adventures for experienced paddlers, as well as a few calmer Wisconsin kayaking rivers nearby. If you are planning on kayaking Bad River, there are a limited number of hotels in the area and a few nearby campgrounds. It is recommended that you make reservations for overnight accommodations in advance. The best time to kayak the Bad River is in the spring, but the landscape is quite colorful in the fall. A variety of plant and animal life is abundant along the undeveloped shoreline and Native American artifacts have been discovered as well.

The Montreal River, passing through Iron and Gogebic Counties in Wisconsin, offers 40 miles of whitewater kayaking for paddlers of all experience levels. The Erickson Road to Saxon Falls Dam section of the Montreal River is a relaxing 16.7 mile paddle with class I and II rapids, perfect for beginners or to warm up for the highly difficult western fork of the river. The challenging western branch of the Montreal River features class II through V rapids and several waterfalls for an ultimate whitewater kayaking experience.

Accommodations can be found at several nearby hotels and campgrounds. The water gates at the area dams can create very low water levels at times, so it is recommended to check on gate openings before planning your whitewater kayaking trip. If the water is too low, the Montreal River is practically impassable. You can also enjoy hiking to Wisconsin’s beautiful waterfalls or whitewater kayaking on the other numerous rivers nearby.