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Wisconsin | Lower Wisconsin Riverway
Wisconsin River
Boscobel Landing to Bridgeport Landing
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Need to know
Why this call
Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
Recent trend
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Weather
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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
Put in at Boscobel and take out at Bridgeport near the Highway 18 bridge. This is a quieter lower-river commitment with flatwater, wooded islands, sloughs, and fewer crowds than upstream segments.
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Put-in
Boscobel Landing / Floyd Von Haden Boat LandingWisconsin DNR lists Boscobel and Bridgeport among major Lower Wisconsin access points, but Bridgeport has multiple nearby landing references; confirm the intended take-out and current road/parking conditions.
Take-out
Bridgeport Landing / Highway 18 bridge accessThe route is scored separately from Blue River-to-Boscobel because the 23-mile length and lower-river isolation change the decision.
Plan this segment
Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Wisconsin DNR lists Boscobel and Bridgeport among major Lower Wisconsin access points, but Bridgeport has multiple nearby landing references; confirm the intended take-out and current road/parking conditions.
- The route is scored separately from Blue River-to-Boscobel because the 23-mile length and lower-river isolation change the decision.
Watch for
- Long-distance fatigue and weather exposure.
- Broad lower-river wind, slough choices, and wooded island strainers.
- High-water hidden current and reduced sandbar availability.
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Score & sources
Why this score
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
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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 | Wisconsin River at Muscoda, WI |
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| Target band | 4,000 cfs to 10,000 cfs |
| Low threshold | 2,500 cfs |
| High threshold | 20,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Lower Wisconsin Riverway LWSR4 suggested river levels |
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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.
- Official routeBoscobel to Bridgeport, 23 miles
Wisconsin DNR lists Boscobel to Bridgeport as a 23-mile Lower Wisconsin State Riverway canoe route with an estimated 6-hour paddling time.
- Published level bands4,000 to 10,000 cfs normal
Wisconsin Trail Guide LWSR4 uses the Muscoda gauge and the same Lower Wisconsin level ladder, with paddling not recommended above 20,000 cfs.
- Lower-river characterQuieter, wooded islands and sloughs
Wisconsin Trail Guide describes the final Lower Wisconsin segment as quieter and more isolated, with wooded islands, sloughs, and large bottomland areas.
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Quick answers
Wisconsin River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Wisconsin River?
Paddle Today watches Wisconsin River at Muscoda, WI and treats 4,000 cfs to 10,000 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Wisconsin River route start and end?
This route starts at Boscobel Landing / Floyd Von Haden Boat Landing and ends at Bridgeport Landing / Highway 18 bridge access, about 23 mi on the water.
Is this Wisconsin 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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