WISCONSIN DELLS FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Bowfishing Through the Rock Gardens of the Wisconsin Dells
Day charters with Redbeard Bowfishing launch from Downtown Dells for two- or four-hour trips (starting at $425) that pair hands-on bowfishing with close-up wildlife and rock-formation viewing.
Bowfishing Through the Rock Gardens of the Wisconsin Dells.
Glide through the historic Dells on a bowfishing adventure that threads between sculpted sandstone formations and the river’s quieter side channels. On these two- or four-hour charters you’ll hunt carp, buffalo, bowfin and other species while scanning shorelines for deer, turtles, beavers and the occasional black bear—an unforgettable way to see this chunk of Wisconsin from the safety of a boat.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Historic Dells and Sculpted Rock Gardens
The trip navigates the Wisconsin River’s famous rock formations, offering a unique vantage on the Dells’ carved sandstone cliffs and waterways.
Close-but-Safe Wildlife Viewing
From the safety of the boat you can expect to see a variety of local animals—deer, turtles, beavers, otters, ducks and, on rare occasions, black bears—while you fish.
Target Species for Bowfishing
Bowfishing trips focus on an array of river species including buffalo fish, common carp, quillback, bowfin, suckers and sheepshead.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You’ll launch from historic Downtown Dells and thread the river in a small group, alternating stretches of slow cruising among rock formations with active periods of bowfishing. The rhythm is part field expedition, part hunt: scanning shorelines and back channels for wildlife, then stopping to set sights on schooling and bottom-dwelling fish among the rocks.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Charters are offered in two- or four-hour options.
Base rate starts at $425 for groups of 1–3; each additional person is $115 per person for groups of four and up.
Trips accommodate up to seven people per group.
No specific gear requirements were provided in the supplied trip details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the charters?
Charters run either two hours or four hours.
Where do trips depart from?
Trips launch from historic Downtown Dells.
How much does a charter cost?
The base rate is $425 for groups of 1–3; each additional person is $115 per person for groups of four and up.
How many people can join a charter?
Groups are limited to up to seven people.
What species are commonly targeted on these trips?
Common targets include buffalo fish, common carp, quillback, bowfin, suckers and sheepshead.