Sports & Recreation Information

Fishing License Fees
Boat Rentals
Ice Skating Information
Bait Shops & Fishing Licenses

State Park Information
Fishing Guide Service
Snowmobile Information
Public Parks Information

Fishing License Fees
Wisconsin Residents (Annual)
Individual $20.00
Trout Stamp $10.00
Great Lakes Salmon/Trout $10.00
Senior Citizen $7.00
16/17 Year Old $7.00
Under age 16 no license needed
Annual licenses good April 1 to March 31.

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Out of State Residents
Individual (4 day) $24.00
Individual (15 day) $28.00
Individual (annual) $50.00
Family (15 day) $40.00
Family (annual) $65.00
Trout Stamp (annual) $10.00
Great Lakes Salmon/Trout $10.00
Under age 16 no license needed
Annual licenses good April 1 to March 31.

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Types of Fish northern pike, walleye, bass, panfish.
Season Year-round for all game and panfish, except musky and sturgeon.
Boat Launches, Upper Public boat landing on River Road. Fee of $8 per day or $40 for season. Seasonal pass paid at the Wisconsin Dells municipal building. There is a lock box at the landing for daily fees.
Boat Launches, Lower Undeveloped (portable boats only) landing on Hillside Drive.
River's Edge Resort Fee $7.00

Fishing Guide Service
River's Edge Resort

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Boat Rentals
Holiday Shores Water Sports
Lake Delton Water Sports
Mirror Lake Rentals
Rivers Edge Boats & Canoes

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Fishing Spots

Lake Delton: 254 acres with maximum depth of 16 feet

Types of Fish northern pike, walleye, bass, panfish.
Season The first Saturday in May through March 1 for all game fish on inland waters. Panfish season is year-round.
Boat Launch Free public boat landing at Adams Street and Canyon Road.

State Park Information

Devils Lake State Park
608/356-8301
Open: Daily 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Visitor Center: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Summer
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fall, Winter, Spring

  • 29 miles of trails for any skill level
  • Picnic Area
  • NO gasoline motor boats allowed. Electric trolling motors are allowed.
  • Rentals: Row Boats & Canoes
  • Bike Trail - Only allowed on the Ice Age Loop and the connector trails between the Steinke Basin Loop and the North Shore Picnic Area.
  • Park Trails are not maintained for winter hiking. Winter use area maps are available at the Park office.
  • Sledding Hill

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Mirror Lake State Park
608/254-2333
Open: Daily 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Office Hours: Winter: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Summer: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

  • 20 miles of groomed cross-country trails & 20 miles of hiking trails
  • 18 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate
  • 10 miles of mountain bike trails - Trail fee: $3 daily or $10 annual
  • Rentals: Bikes, canoes, pontoons, kayaks, fishing boats
  • Seth Peterson Cottage (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright) available for rent year-round. Contact Sand County Services (608) 254-6551 for reservations. Tours offered the second Sunday of every month, 1-4 pm. Admission: $2 per person.

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Rocky Arbor State Park
608/254-8001
Open: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day

  • One mile nature hike
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground

Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend call Mirror Lake State Park for information.

State Park Admission Stickers

Good in all state parks, forests, & recreational areas. Annual stickers go on sale December 1st and are valid through December 31 of the next year. Vehicles registered to the same address are ½ price on annual fees.

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  WI Resident Non-Resident
Annual Vehicle Admission Fee $25.00 $35.00
Daily Vehicle Admission Fee $7.00 $10.00
Senior Citizen Annual Fee $10.00 N/A
Senior Citizen Daily Fee $3.00 N/A
Hourly Sticker Per Vehicle $5.00 $5.00
Daily Bus Admission Fee $10.00 $14.00

Snowmobile Information
To receive copies of the various county trail maps call or write to:
Adams County
Park & Recreation Department
PO Box 196
Friendship, WI 53934
608-339-4230

Columbia County
Columbia County Land & Water
PO Box 485
Portage, WI 53901
608-742-9670

Juneau County
Juneau County Land Forestry & Parks
650 Prairie Street
Mauston, WI 53948
608-847-9389
(send a self-addressed stamped envelope)

Sauk County
Sauk County Parks Department
S7995 White Mound Drive
Hillpoint, WI 53937
608-546-5011

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Ice Skating Information
Poppy Waterman Ice Arena
Located in the Industrial Park on Miller Drive, Lake Delton, WI
Open Skating: November - March
Sunday Evenings: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday Evenings: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Skate Rentals Available
Refreshments
608-253-8339

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Public Parks Information
Captain Bob's Park
Located on Miller Drive
Lake Delton, WI
608-254-2558
Public Park with two softball/baseball fields, playground and picnic shelter. Recommended usage for softball or youth baseball.

Jonathan Bowman Park
919 Bowman Park
Wisconsin Dells, WI
608-254-7458
Public Park with playground equipment, basketball court, grills and shelter.

Kaminski Park
Located on County Road A & Dam Road
Wisconsin Dells, WI
608-254-2558
Recommended usage for softball or youth baseball. Reserved use for softball/baseball leagues and tournaments only.

Ralph Hines Memorial Park
Located at West Delevan and South Birney Street
Lake Delton, WI
608-254-2558
This park is equipped with a picnic shelter, picnic tables, grill, playground, tennis courts, and restroom facilities. There is also a monument for the Delton Fireman.

Veterans Memorial Park
Located on Intersections of Veterans Drive & Minnesota Avenue & La Crosse Street
Wisconsin Dells, WI
608-254-7458
1 full baseball, 1 softball, and 1 soccer field. One 6 lane swimming pool.

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