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Wisconsin River
Millville Boat Landing to Wyalusing Beach
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Why this call
Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
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Plan
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Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at Millville Boat Landing and finish at Wyalusing Beach after the Wisconsin River meets the Mississippi. The route has classic lower-river islands and bluff views, then a more exposed final approach with deeper water and boat traffic.
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Put-in
Millville Boat LandingWisconsin Trail Guide maps Millville Landing as a developed public landing with parking, ramp, pier, picnic area, and pit toilets.
Take-out
Wyalusing Beach / Wyalusing Boat LandingWyalusing Beach is supported by Wisconsin DNR and Grant County public recreation references, with the saved take-out coordinate tied to the named Wyalusing Boat Landing / beach map feature rather than a DNR-published coordinate table.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Wisconsin Trail Guide maps Millville Landing as a developed public landing with parking, ramp, pier, picnic area, and pit toilets.
- Wyalusing Beach is supported by Wisconsin DNR and Grant County public recreation references, with the saved take-out coordinate tied to the named Wyalusing Boat Landing / beach map feature rather than a DNR-published coordinate table.
- Do not confuse the Wyalusing Beach / recreation-area take-out with the Wyalusing State Park boat landing farther north unless you intentionally change the route and shuttle.
Watch for
- Wind, wakes, and recreational boat traffic after entering the Mississippi River.
- Confluence navigation around islands, sandbars, and the main Mississippi channel.
- Shoreline strainers, hidden current, and sandbar drop-offs on the final Lower Wisconsin miles.
- Few sandbars, dirtier water, and pushier current above the normal lower-river range.
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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
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| Gauge site | Wisconsin River at Muscoda, WI |
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| Target band | 3,001 cfs to 7,500 cfs |
| Low threshold | 2,000 cfs |
| High threshold | 20,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin River Trips Millville Muscoda-gauge depth guide |
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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 report10.8 miles, 5.5 hours
Wisconsin River Trips documents Millville Boat Landing to Wyalusing Beach as a 10.8-mile final Lower Wisconsin route and ties the trip to the Wisconsin River at Muscoda gauge.
- Published level bands3,001 to 7,500 cfs best practical window
Wisconsin River Trips treats 3,001 to 5,000 cfs as very ideal, 5,001 to 7,500 cfs as common and ok, 7,501 to 10,000 cfs as viable with smaller sandbars, and 20,001+ cfs as probably too high for safe paddling.
- Put-in supportMillville Landing, 43.03505, -90.96091
Wisconsin Trail Guide LWSR4 maps Millville Landing and describes it as a developed landing with trailer ramp, pier, parking, picnic area, grill, and pit toilets.
- Take-out supportWyalusing Beach / boat landing
Wisconsin DNR says the Wyalusing Recreation Area has a beach, boat landing, and picnic area, and Grant County lists Wyalusing off Highway X with shelter, hydrant, restroom, picnic tables, grills, and sand beach.
- Confluence cautionMississippi River finish
Wisconsin River Trips notes that after entering the Mississippi the water becomes much wider and deeper with recreational boat traffic, so the final mile needs wind, wake, and navigation judgment.
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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 3,001 cfs to 7,500 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 Millville Boat Landing and ends at Wyalusing Beach / Wyalusing Boat Landing, about 10.8 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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