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East Branch Pecatonica River
Argyle River Street Landing to Blackhawk Memorial Park
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Plan
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Access plan
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Launch below the Argyle dam corridor and paddle a short lower-East-Branch day to Blackhawk Memorial Park. This is a campground-friendly route when the Blanchardville gauge is at or above the conservative floor, but it still needs wood and private-bank discipline.
Put-in
Argyle River Street LandingOpen mapConfirm the below-dam Argyle landing. The upstream Argyle launch serves the River Road-to-Argyle route, while this route starts below the village dam corridor.
Take-out
Blackhawk Memorial Park LandingOpen mapBlackhawk Memorial Park is the planned endpoint and campground support. Identify the landing from land before shuttling because the lower banks can be muddy and vegetated.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Confirm the below-dam Argyle landing. The upstream Argyle launch serves the River Road-to-Argyle route, while this route starts below the village dam corridor.
- Blackhawk Memorial Park is the planned endpoint and campground support. Identify the landing from land before shuttling because the lower banks can be muddy and vegetated.
- Do not casually continue below Blackhawk / Woodford; source notes warn that farther downstream can add frustrating deadfall.
Watch for
- The Argyle low-head-dam boundary and choosing the correct launch side.
- Strainers, partial logjams, low-water mud, and steep private banks.
- Cold water, rural rescue exposure, and changing conditions after rain.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville, WI |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 150 cfs |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Data confidence behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Miles Paddled East Branch Pecatonica IV trip level |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Exact route and levelArgyle to Blackhawk, 7.75 mi at 152 cfs / 4.6 ft
Miles Paddled documents the Argyle-to-Blackhawk route with endpoint coordinates, beginner riffles, and a Blanchardville gauge reading of 152 cfs / 4.6 ft.
- County park endpointBlackhawk Memorial Park has camping, canoeing, and fishing
The Village of Argyle describes Blackhawk Memorial Park as a 120-acre park alongside the Pecatonica River with camping, playground, hiking, canoeing, and fishing.
- Access chain supportArgyle and Blackhawk are named paddling options
The Village of Argyle says paddlers can put in or take out at the Village of Argyle and Blackhawk Memorial Park / Woodford.
- Current gauge check140 cfs / 4.62 ft at 2026-07-23 04:00 CDT
USGS Water Services returned current East Branch Pecatonica data during this run, slightly below the selected 150 cfs floor for this downstream split.
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Quick answers
East Branch Pecatonica River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling East Branch Pecatonica River?
Paddle Today watches East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville, WI and uses 150 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this East Branch Pecatonica River route start and end?
This route starts at Argyle River Street Landing and ends at Blackhawk Memorial Park Landing, about About 7.8 mi on the water.
Is this East Branch Pecatonica River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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