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Paddling in Wisconsin

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Yellow River

~55 min drive

Yellow River is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Spencer, Wisconsin. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 358 cfs and a gradient of about 4.9 feet per mile.

State Highway 21 Wayside Boat Launch for Wisconsin River

~37 min drive

State Highway 21 Wayside Boat Launch for Wisconsin River is a boat launch in Wisconsin.

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La Crosse River

~1h 20m drive

La Crosse River is a 14-mile paddling stretch near Sparta, Wisconsin. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 251 cfs and a gradient of about 9.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

21st Ave Boat Launch

~40 min drive

21st Ave Boat Launch is a boat launch in Wisconsin.

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Baraboo River

~1h 21m drive

Baraboo River is a 23-mile paddling stretch near Elroy, Wisconsin. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 296 cfs and a gradient of about 4.5 feet per mile.

DuBay Park Boat Landing

~42 min drive

DuBay Park Boat Landing is a boat launch in Wisconsin.

O'Neill Creek

~1h 4m drive

O'Neill Creek is a 1.9-mile paddling stretch near Neillsville, Wisconsin. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 49 cfs and a gradient of about 12.0 feet per mile.

Lawrence Lake South Boat Launch

~1h 1m drive

Lawrence Lake South Boat Launch is a boat launch in Wisconsin.

Montello River

~1h 11m drive

Montello River is a 0.6-mile paddling stretch near Montello, Wisconsin. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 98 cfs and a gradient of about 1.2 feet per mile.

Lawrence Lake North Boat Launch

~1h 1m drive

Lawrence Lake North Boat Launch is a boat launch in Wisconsin.

Onemile Creek

~1h 12m drive

Onemile Creek is an 8.8-mile paddling stretch near Mauston, Wisconsin. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 35 cfs and a gradient of about 6.2 feet per mile.

North Arbutus Boat Launch

~1h 10m drive

North Arbutus Boat Launch is a boat launch in Wisconsin.

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