Wisconsin | Upper Fox River Wisconsin
Fox River
Landing Road access to Riverside Park, Berlin
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Conditions
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Paddle the short Upper Fox River reach from the DNR-listed Landing Road access to Riverside Park in Berlin. Use the direct Berlin gauge and the conservative 350 cfs minimum-only screen; the route source describes the section as a simple downtown paddle.
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Put-in
Fox River Access at Landing Road south of BerlinLanding Road access is named in the DNR inventory, but its endpoint is adjacent to private properties; use only the signed public access and do not stage on private drives or banks.
Take-out
Riverside Park Boat Launch, BerlinRiverside Park is a public boat-launch endpoint with seasonal campground and park operations; confirm hours, events, parking, and water access before departure.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Landing Road access is named in the DNR inventory, but its endpoint is adjacent to private properties; use only the signed public access and do not stage on private drives or banks.
- Riverside Park is a public boat-launch endpoint with seasonal campground and park operations; confirm hours, events, parking, and water access before departure.
- The direct gauge lies downstream of the former Berlin dam; never approach dam remnants, bridge piers, outfalls, flooded banks, or fast water during rising conditions.
Watch for
- Berlin gauge below 350 cfs, a rising hydrograph, flood warnings, rain, debris, ice, or unsafe current
- Private-bank boundaries, bridge traffic, changing launch conditions, and urban event congestion
- Cold water and limited bailout options; same-day visual checks override the conservative flow screen
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Fox River at Berlin, WI |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 350 cfs |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Upper Fox Berlin paddling reference and USGS historical minimum |
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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 distanceLanding Road to Riverside Park in Berlin, 3.4 miles
Wisconsin River Trips identifies the named section and describes it as a simple downtown reach.
- Landing Road accessFox River access at Landing Road south of Berlin
Wisconsin DNR's watershed access inventory identifies this named public access location.
- Riverside Park endpoint161 W Waushara Street, Berlin; public boat launch and campground
The City of Berlin documents the park's Fox River access, boat launch, facilities, and address.
- Direct live gaugeUSGS 04073500 Fox River at Berlin
USGS reports continuous discharge and gage-height telemetry at the Berlin station.
- Conservative flow screen350 cfs minimum-only screen; no invented high-flow cutoff
The screen reflects the station's documented historical low-flow range and the route source's observed Berlin reference flows; rising/flood conditions require a same-day visual decision.
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Quick answers
Fox River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Fox River?
Paddle Today watches Fox River at Berlin, WI and uses 350 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Fox River route start and end?
This route starts at Fox River Access at Landing Road south of Berlin and ends at Riverside Park Boat Launch, Berlin, about 3.4 mi on the water.
Is this Fox 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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