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Plover River
County Highway K to Jordan Park
Route planning details, access notes, and local verification guidance.
Route location
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Why this call
Conditions
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
Recent trend
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
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Plan
Plan your trip
Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch from the Hwy K bridge area and finish at Jordan Park after the Sharonwood / boulder-garden corridor and Jordan Pond. The Kelly proxy was below the selected low-water floor during this run, so expect scraping until flows improve.
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Put-in
County Highway K bridge launchHwy K has a launch trail but poor shoulder parking; avoid blocking the road or private drives.
Take-out
Jordan Park canoe launch / Jordan PondSharonwood Lane is an intermediate access option, but the normal plan continues to Jordan Park.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Hwy K has a launch trail but poor shoulder parking; avoid blocking the road or private drives.
- Sharonwood Lane is an intermediate access option, but the normal plan continues to Jordan Park.
- Jordan Park is the planned exit. Do not continue into the downstream dam/tube section without a separate portage and route plan.
Watch for
- Boulder gardens, the former-dam / Sharonwood area, and low branches that may require scouting or a short carry.
- New strainers after storms, cold water in shoulder seasons, and fast push when the proxy is above the recommended window.
- Shallow scraping below about 130 cfs on the Kelly proxy and private banks between public accesses.
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Score & sources
Data and sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | Eau Claire River at Kelly, WI |
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| Target band | 130 cfs to 350 cfs |
| Low threshold | 130 cfs |
| High threshold | 350 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin River Trips Hwy K trip and Stevens Point Area Plover guidance |
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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 reportHwy K to Jordan County Park, 5.3 mi
Wisconsin River Trips documents the route, launch/take-out notes, Sharonwood option, boulder gardens, Jordan Pond finish, and hazards.
- Gauge supportKelly proxy: 130-350 cfs target, exact trip at 200 cfs
WRT reports the exact Hwy K trip at 200 cfs on the Eau Claire River at Kelly, and the Stevens Point Area Paddle Guide lists a 130-350 cfs practical Plover range for the lower Jordan corridor.
- Current gauge check98.1 cfs / 0.46 ft at 2026-07-17 03:00 CDT
USGS Water Services put the Kelly proxy below the selected low-water floor during this run.
- Public park endpointJordan Park boat ramp and campground
Portage County lists Jordan Park on Jordan Pond / Plover River with a boat ramp, campground, showers, and park facilities.
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Quick answers
Plover River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Plover River?
Paddle Today watches Eau Claire River at Kelly, WI and treats 130 cfs to 350 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Plover River route start and end?
This route starts at County Highway K bridge launch and ends at Jordan Park canoe launch / Jordan Pond, about About 5.3 mi on the water.
Is this Plover River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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