Water sports and boat tours
As the "Gateway to the Apostle Islands", Bayfield puts all the beauty and adventure of Lake Superior right outside your doorstep. You don't even have to be an experienced sailor or sportsman to savor some of the Midwest's most breathtaking natural beauty and unforgettable boat tours.
Hop the ferry to Madeline Island to enjoy an amazing view of Bayfield and the surrounding hills from the deep blue waters of Lake Superior. Or venture further out into the Apostle Islands on a cruise to view the famous historic lighthouses. Feeling a little more adventurous? With a quick lesson, you can join a kayak tour to explore the area's water-sculpted brownstone sea caves.
Experienced sailors already know that the protected waters surrounding Bayfield offer some of the best sailing and recreational boating in the world. Keep your own boat at one of several local marinas or charter one of the many vessels available for rent to discover the big water of the North Channel.
Fishing enthusiasts will find the bountiful waters of Lake Superior near Bayfield are teeming with prize trout, whitefish and salmon. To help you land your limit, Bayfield offers plenty of fishing charters and private guides to take you to the area's hottest fishing spots.
Bayfield is also the ideal staging port for scuba divers hoping to explore Lake Superior's many scenic shipwrecks.
Above and below the surface, no place allows you easy access to more of Lake Superior's most stunning natural beauty, highlights and activities than Bayfield.
