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Northwest Wisconsin
View routeSt. Croix River
Thayers Landing to Norway Point Landing
Easy | 14.3 mi | About 6 hr, longer with wind, low water, or campsite stops--Live
South-Central Wisconsin
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Giese Park to Haskins Park
Easy | About 3.5 mi | About 1 hr to 1 hr 45 min--Live
Northwest Wisconsin
View routeNamekagon River
Big Bend Landing to Trego Town Park
Easy | 7.7 mi | About 2 hr 30 min to 3 hr 30 min--Live
Northwest Wisconsin
View routeSt. Croix River
Riverside Landing to Thayers Landing
Moderate | 13.4 mi | About 6 hr to 7 hr, longer with low water, wind, or campsite stopsThis panel hydrates from live Paddle Today scores. The route links above remain useful when JavaScript or the score API is unavailable.
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Wisconsin routeNorthwest WisconsinSt. Croix RiverThayers Landing to Norway Point LandingShorter options: 1.2–13.1 miLaunch at Thayers Landing and take out at Norway Point for the quietwater SC4 link. It is easier than the downstream rapid split, but it still needs a D...
Route facts
Easy | 14.3 mi | About 6 hr, longer with wind, low water, or campsite stopsofficial source support
Wisconsin routeSouth-Central WisconsinBaraboo RiverGiese Park to Haskins ParkLaunch from Giese Park and paddle into West Baraboo to the Haskins Park ADA kayak launch. The leg is short and mostly straightforward, but it sits immed...
Route facts
Easy | About 3.5 mi | About 1 hr to 1 hr 45 minofficial source support
Wisconsin routeNorthwest WisconsinNamekagon RiverBig Bend Landing to Trego Town ParkPut in at Big Bend Landing and take out at Trego Town Park Landing. Expect a mellow wooded first half, a prettier busier stretch past Earl Park, and a s...
Route facts
Easy | 7.7 mi | About 2 hr 30 min to 3 hr 30 minofficial source support
Wisconsin routeNorthwest WisconsinSt. Croix RiverRiverside Landing to Thayers LandingLaunch at Riverside Landing and take out at Thayers Landing for the missing SC3 link below the existing Gordon-to-Riverside card. This is a long scenic...
Route facts
Moderate | 13.4 mi | About 6 hr to 7 hr, longer with low water, wind, or campsite stopsofficial source support
Wisconsin routeCentral WisconsinMecan RiverDakota / Highway Y-JJ Bridge to Dixie AvenueLaunch at the Dakota / Highway Y-JJ bridge and take out at Dixie Avenue for a clear spring-fed upper Mecan route. The app uses Chaffee Creek at I-39 as...
Route facts
Easy | About 5.4 mi | About 2 hr to 3 hr, longer if branches or bridge obstructions require short carriesmixed source support
Wisconsin routeCentral WisconsinMecan RiverDixie Avenue to Highway 22Use Dixie Avenue to Highway 22 for the middle Mecan card. WRT reports no rapids and consistently fast current, while the app scores the route from the C...
Route facts
Easy | About 4.5 mi | About 1.5 hr to 2.5 hr, depending on current, branches, and stopsmixed source support
Beginner routes
Wisconsin beginner routes
These routes are tagged easy in the route data. Today's water can still change the call.
Allen CreekHighway 59 / 213 bridge to Old Highway 92Southern Wisconsin | About 2.5 miBaraboo RiverGiese Park to Haskins ParkSouth-Central Wisconsin | About 3.5 miBaraboo RiverGlenville Landing to Luebke LandingSouth-Central Wisconsin | 5.1 miBaraboo RiverNorth Freedom Canoe Launch to Giese ParkSouth-Central Wisconsin | 7.4 miBaraboo RiverRock Springs Firemen's Park to North Freedom Canoe LaunchSouth-Central Wisconsin | About 7 mi from Firemen's Park; 8.2 mi from the upstream Highway 136 gorge put-inBark RiverPrince's Point to Burnt Village ParkSouthern Wisconsin | 7.4 miBeaver Dam RiverCounty Road S / Leipsig to River Street Dam / LowellSouth Central Wisconsin | About 11.25 miBig Rib RiverAmco Park to County Highway AWausau Area | 4.3 mi
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Allen CreekHighway 59 / 213 bridge to Old Highway 92About 2.5 mi | About 1 hr to 2 hr, longer with low water, grass, or the easy logjam portageAshippun RiverDruid Lake Boat Ramp to Highway OAbout 3.3 mi | About 2 hr to 3 hr, longer with lake wind, low bridges, or logjam portagesBad Axe River - North ForkDuck Egg Park to Highway OAbout 3.7 mi | About 1.5 hr to 3 hr, longer if fences, wood, or shallow water slow travelBadfish CreekCounty Highway A to Old Stage RoadAbout 4.2 mi | About 2 hr to 3 hr, longer with wood or low-water wadingBadfish CreekOld Stage Road to North Casey Road6.75 mi | About 2 hr 30 min to 4 hrBadger Mill CreekOld County Road PB to Highway 69About 5.75 mi | About 3 hr to 4.5 hr, longer with gates, portages, or new wood
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Wisconsin River12
Wisconsin River hubArena Landing to Peck’s Landing / Spring GreenBlue River Landing to Boscobel LandingBoscobel Landing to Bridgeport LandingDekorra Park to Camp Rest ParkGotham / Buena Vista Landing to Muscoda Landing WestHighway 33 Portage to Dekorra ParkMillville Boat Landing to Wyalusing BeachMuscoda Landing West to Woodman LandingMuscoda to Blue River LandingPeck’s Landing / Spring Green to MuscodaPine Island Boat Ramp to Highway 33 Landing / PortageSauk City to Arena Landing
Namekagon River7
Namekagon River hubBig Bend Landing to Trego Town ParkCounty Road K Landing to Whispering Pines LandingFritz Landing to Riverside Landing / St. Croix RiverHayward Landing to Stinnett LandingNamekagon Dam Landing to Highway 63 / Cable Wayside LandingSpringbrook Landing to Big Bend LandingStinnett Landing to Springbrook Landing
Baraboo River6
Mecan River6
Milwaukee River6
Pine River6
Bois Brule River5
Kickapoo River5
St. Croix River5
Sugar River5
Wolf River5
Bark River4
Big Rib River4
Black River4
Chippewa River4
Eau Claire River4
Peshtigo River4
Brule River3
Crawfish River3
East Branch Pecatonica River3
Fox River3
La Crosse River3
Manitowoc River3
Popple River3
Prairie River3
Sheboygan River3
Turtle Creek3
Beaver Dam River2
Cedar Creek2
Eau Claire River - East Branch2
Flambeau River2
Pecatonica River2
Pike River2
Red Cedar River2
South Fork Jump River2
Allen Creek1
Ashippun River1
Bad Axe River - North Fork1
Badger Mill Creek1
Big Eau Pleine River1
Blue River1
Crystal River1
Embarrass River - South Branch1
Hay River1
Honey Creek1
Jump River1
Kinnickinnic River1
Lemonweir River1
Little Platte River1
Little Sugar River1
Menominee River1
Menomonee River1
Mukwonago River1
Mullet River1
New Wood River1
Pecatonica River - Mineral Point Branch1
Plover River1
Root River1
Trempealeau River1
Tyler Forks1
Waupaca River1
West Branch Sugar River1
West Branch White River1
White River1
By region
Central Wisconsin17
Big Eau Pleine River: Cherokee Park to March Rapids ParkCrystal River: Rural to Shadow Lake RoadEau Claire River: Bear Lake Road Bridge Landing to County N Bridge LandingEau Claire River: County Highway J Landing to Ross Avenue River AccessEau Claire River: Edwin's Park / Club House Road to County Highway J LandingEau Claire River: Ross Avenue River Access to Yellow Banks ParkLemonweir River: Mauston Dam to 19th Avenue LandingMecan River: 11th Road to Dakota / Highway Y-JJMecan River: Cumberland Road to 11th RoadMecan River: Dakota / Highway Y-JJ Bridge to Dixie AvenueMecan River: Dixie Avenue to Highway 22Mecan River: Highway 22 to Germania Marsh DamMecan River: Mecan Springs Boat Ramp to 9th AvenuePlover River: County Highway K to Jordan ParkWaupaca River: County Highway Q to Brainard's Bridge ParkWest Branch White River: Cottonville Avenue to South White River RoadWisconsin River: Pine Island Boat Ramp to Highway 33 Landing / Portage
Driftless Wisconsin10
Bad Axe River - North Fork: Duck Egg Park to Highway OBaraboo River: Wayside Park to Kalepp RoadKickapoo River: County Highway B Canoe Landing to County Highway S Canoe LandingKickapoo River: Highway 131 south of Michigan Road to Ontario Landing 1Kickapoo River: Ontario to RocktonKickapoo River: Plum Creek Landing to Highway 60 LandingKickapoo River: Rockton Landing to La Farge LandingPecatonica River: Black Bridge Landing to Wells LandingPecatonica River: Highway 78 Landing to Gratiot Conservation Club LandingPecatonica River - Mineral Point Branch: Ludden Lake Boat Ramp to North Oak Park Road
East-Central Wisconsin5
Manitowoc River: Clarks Mills Dam carry-in to County Road S / Game Protection SiteManitowoc River: County Road S / Game Protection Site to North Union RoadManitowoc River: North Union Road to Manitowoc River Public Access / Mill RoadMullet River: Sumac Road to River ParkSheboygan River: Rochester Park to Esslingen Park
Lake Country3
Lower Wisconsin Riverway9
Wisconsin River: Arena Landing to Peck’s Landing / Spring GreenWisconsin River: Blue River Landing to Boscobel LandingWisconsin River: Boscobel Landing to Bridgeport LandingWisconsin River: Gotham / Buena Vista Landing to Muscoda Landing WestWisconsin River: Millville Boat Landing to Wyalusing BeachWisconsin River: Muscoda Landing West to Woodman LandingWisconsin River: Muscoda to Blue River LandingWisconsin River: Peck’s Landing / Spring Green to MuscodaWisconsin River: Sauk City to Arena Landing
Milwaukee metro2
North Central Wisconsin2
North-Central Wisconsin3
Northeast Wisconsin18
Brule River: Brule River Campground Landing to Highway 139/189 LandingBrule River: Forest Road 2150 Landing to Brule River Flowage / WEPCO #28Brule River: Highway 139/189 Bridge Landing to Forest Road 2150 LandingMenominee River: Mill Street Landing to Piers Gorge Road LandingPeshtigo River: Burnt Bridge Landing to Goodman ParkPeshtigo River: CCC Bridge to Burnt Bridge LandingPeshtigo River: Farm Dam Landing to WPS Landing #12Peshtigo River: Goodman Park Access to Farm Dam Public LandingPike River: Amberg Highway 141 Landing to Yellow Bridge LandingPike River: Yellow Bridge Landing to Grogan Road LandingPine River: Chipmunk Rapids to Bull FallsPine River: County N Bridge Landing to WEPCO Landing #5Pine River: Highway 55 Bridge to Stevens Lake RoadPine River: Stevens Lake Road to Chipmunk RapidsPopple River: Forest Road 2398 Bridge to Morgan Lake Road BridgePopple River: Highway 101 Wayside to White Ash / White Birch Road LandingPopple River: Morgan Lake Road Bridge to Highway 101 WaysideRed River: Weed Dam Powerhouse Landing to Zeimer's Falls Landing
Northern Wisconsin1
Northwest Wisconsin22
Black River: Wayside Park / Popple River to Reese AvenueBois Brule River: Bois Brule Landing to Pine Tree LandingBois Brule River: Highway 13 Canoe Landing to Mouth AccessBois Brule River: Pine Tree Landing to Highway 13 Canoe LandingBois Brule River: Stone's Bridge Landing to Winneboujou LandingBois Brule River: Winneboujou Landing to Bois Brule LandingChippewa River: County A Bridge to Highway 8 LandingChippewa River: County D Bridge to Highway 8 LandingChippewa River: County D Bridge to Imalone / County A BridgeChippewa River: Highway 8 Landing to Flambeau River ConfluenceHay River: County Road FF to Highway 25 at WheelerJump River: Wayside Park / Highway 73 to Haley ParkNamekagon River: Big Bend Landing to Trego Town ParkRed Cedar River: Tom Prince Memorial Park to Russian Slough County ParkSouth Fork Jump River: County Line Road Picnic Area to Little FallsSouth Fork Jump River: Little Falls to Big FallsSt. Croix River: Fox Landing to Highway 70St. Croix River: Gordon Dam Landing to Riverside LandingSt. Croix River: Norway Point Landing to Fox LandingSt. Croix River: Riverside Landing to Thayers LandingSt. Croix River: Thayers Landing to Norway Point LandingWhite River: Maple Ridge Road Bridge to Highway 112 Dam
Northwoods Wisconsin10
Flambeau River: County Highway W to Hervas Camp LandingFlambeau River: Hervas Camp Landing to Beaver Dam LandingPrairie River: County Road C to Stange's ParkPrairie River: County Road CCC to Prairie Forks DrivePrairie River: County Road J to County Road CWolf River: County Highway A / Pearson to Highway 52 LilyWolf River: Highway 64 DNR Landing to Markton County M LandingWolf River: Hwy 52 to West Hollister RoadWolf River: Markton County M Landing to Big Smokey Falls LandingWolf River: West Hollister Road to Highway 64 DNR Landing
Sheboygan County2
South Central Wisconsin5
South-Central Wisconsin20
Baraboo River: Giese Park to Haskins ParkBaraboo River: Glenville Landing to Luebke LandingBaraboo River: Haskins Park to Glenville LandingBaraboo River: North Freedom Canoe Launch to Giese ParkBaraboo River: Rock Springs Firemen's Park to North Freedom Canoe LaunchCrawfish River: Aztalan State Park to Jefferson Riverfront ParkCrawfish River: County Road I to County Road GCrawfish River: Udey Street Dam / Columbus to Astico ParkFox River: Princeton City Landing to White River Lock and DamFox River: Princeton Lock and Dam to Princeton City LandingFox River: Swan Lake Boat Landing to Highway 33 / PortageSugar River: Attica Highway C Access to Albany Public Boat LaunchSugar River: Belleville Community Park to County Road XSugar River: County Road X to County Road EESugar River: Highway X to Attica Highway C AccessTurtle Creek: East Creek Road to Highway 140Turtle Creek: School Section Road to East Creek RoadTurtle Creek: Town of Turtle Canoe Launch to Milwaukee RoadWisconsin River: Dekorra Park to Camp Rest ParkWisconsin River: Highway 33 Portage to Dekorra Park
Southeast Wisconsin10
Ashippun River: Druid Lake Boat Ramp to Highway OCedar Creek: Cedarburg Mill to County Highway THoney Creek: Carver School Road to Bell School RoadMenomonee River: Hoyt Park to Bluemound Road accessMilwaukee River: Fireman's Park to Waubedonia ParkMilwaukee River: Lime Kiln Park to Village ParkMilwaukee River: Washington Street Dam to Quaas Creek ParkMilwaukee River: Waubedonia Park to Veterans Memorial ParkMukwonago River: Rainbow Springs Golf Resort Road to Beulah RoadWhite River: White River County Park to Riverview Park / Mill Street
Southeastern Wisconsin2
Southern Wisconsin7
Allen Creek: Highway 59 / 213 bridge to Old Highway 92Badfish Creek: County Highway A to Old Stage RoadBadfish Creek: Old Stage Road to North Casey RoadBark River: Prince's Point to Burnt Village ParkLittle Sugar River: Tin Can Road to American Legion Park LandingRock River: Willow Street Watertown to Rock River Park Johnson CreekWest Branch Sugar River: Fritz Road to County Road PB
Southwest Wisconsin8
Badger Mill Creek: Old County Road PB to Highway 69Black River: Melrose Landing to North Bend LandingBlue River: Highway G to Forest RoadEast Branch Pecatonica River: Argyle River Street Landing to Blackhawk Memorial ParkEast Branch Pecatonica River: Gordon Creek Boat Ramp to River Road LandingEast Branch Pecatonica River: River Road Landing to Argyle Boat LaunchLittle Platte River: Stumpton Road to County Highway OPine River: Canoe Port 1 / Bowen's Mill to Canoe Port 4 / Seminary Street
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway6
Namekagon River: County Road K Landing to Whispering Pines LandingNamekagon River: Fritz Landing to Riverside Landing / St. Croix RiverNamekagon River: Hayward Landing to Stinnett LandingNamekagon River: Namekagon Dam Landing to Highway 63 / Cable Wayside LandingNamekagon River: Springbrook Landing to Big Bend LandingNamekagon River: Stinnett Landing to Springbrook Landing
Wausau Area4
West Central Wisconsin2
West-Central Wisconsin3
Western Wisconsin5
Kinnickinnic River: Glen Park to Kinnickinnic State ParkLa Crosse River: Fisherman's Park to Hammer Road BridgeLa Crosse River: Highway 108 / County C to Veterans Memorial County ParkLa Crosse River: Veterans Memorial County Park to Holiday Heights ParkTrempealeau River: Colonel Larson Park / Whitehall to Schultz Park / Independence
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Allen CreekHighway 59 / 213 bridge to Old Highway 92Southern Wisconsin | EasyAshippun RiverDruid Lake Boat Ramp to Highway OSoutheast Wisconsin | ModerateBad Axe River - North ForkDuck Egg Park to Highway ODriftless Wisconsin | ModerateBadfish CreekCounty Highway A to Old Stage RoadSouthern Wisconsin | ModerateBadfish CreekOld Stage Road to North Casey RoadSouthern Wisconsin | ModerateBadger Mill CreekOld County Road PB to Highway 69Southwest Wisconsin | HardBaraboo RiverGiese Park to Haskins ParkSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyBaraboo RiverGlenville Landing to Luebke LandingSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyBaraboo RiverHaskins Park to Glenville LandingSouth-Central Wisconsin | ModerateBaraboo RiverNorth Freedom Canoe Launch to Giese ParkSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyBaraboo RiverRock Springs Firemen's Park to North Freedom Canoe LaunchSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyBaraboo RiverWayside Park to Kalepp RoadDriftless Wisconsin | ModerateBark RiverBark River Park to Delafield Post Office / Mill Street launchLake Country | ModerateBark RiverHighway 164 to Merton MillpondLake Country | ModerateBark RiverMerton Dam / Firemen's Park to Bark River ParkLake Country | ModerateBark RiverPrince's Point to Burnt Village ParkSouthern Wisconsin | EasyBeaver Dam RiverCotton Mill Park to County Road JSouth Central Wisconsin | ModerateBeaver Dam RiverCounty Road S / Leipsig to River Street Dam / LowellSouth Central Wisconsin | EasyBig Eau Pleine RiverCherokee Park to March Rapids ParkCentral Wisconsin | ModerateBig Rib RiverAmco Park to County Highway AWausau Area | EasyBig Rib RiverCounty Highway A to Rib Falls County ParkWausau Area | ModerateBig Rib RiverHighway 64 to Greiner RoadWausau Area | HardBig Rib RiverLemke Drive to Highway 64Wausau Area | ModerateBlack RiverBruce Cormican Landing to David Hansen Memorial Landing / IrvingWest Central Wisconsin | ModerateBlack RiverDavid Hansen Memorial Landing / Irving to Melrose LandingWest Central Wisconsin | EasyBlack RiverMelrose Landing to North Bend LandingSouthwest Wisconsin | EasyBlack RiverWayside Park / Popple River to Reese AvenueNorthwest Wisconsin | HardBlue RiverHighway G to Forest RoadSouthwest Wisconsin | ModerateBois Brule RiverBois Brule Landing to Pine Tree LandingNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateBois Brule RiverHighway 13 Canoe Landing to Mouth AccessNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateBois Brule RiverPine Tree Landing to Highway 13 Canoe LandingNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateBois Brule RiverStone's Bridge Landing to Winneboujou LandingNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateBois Brule RiverWinneboujou Landing to Bois Brule LandingNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateBrule RiverBrule River Campground Landing to Highway 139/189 LandingNortheast Wisconsin | ModerateBrule RiverForest Road 2150 Landing to Brule River Flowage / WEPCO #28Northeast Wisconsin | ModerateBrule RiverHighway 139/189 Bridge Landing to Forest Road 2150 LandingNortheast Wisconsin | ModerateCedar CreekCedarburg Mill to County Highway TSoutheast Wisconsin | HardCedar CreekCovered Bridge Park to Grafton Lions ParkSoutheastern Wisconsin | EasyChippewa RiverCounty A Bridge to Highway 8 LandingNorthwest Wisconsin | EasyChippewa RiverCounty D Bridge to Highway 8 LandingNorthwest Wisconsin | EasyChippewa RiverCounty D Bridge to Imalone / County A BridgeNorthwest Wisconsin | EasyChippewa RiverHighway 8 Landing to Flambeau River ConfluenceNorthwest Wisconsin | EasyCrawfish RiverAztalan State Park to Jefferson Riverfront ParkSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyCrawfish RiverCounty Road I to County Road GSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyCrawfish RiverUdey Street Dam / Columbus to Astico ParkSouth-Central Wisconsin | ModerateCrystal RiverRural to Shadow Lake RoadCentral Wisconsin | EasyEast Branch Pecatonica RiverArgyle River Street Landing to Blackhawk Memorial ParkSouthwest Wisconsin | EasyEast Branch Pecatonica RiverGordon Creek Boat Ramp to River Road LandingSouthwest Wisconsin | EasyEast Branch Pecatonica RiverRiver Road Landing to Argyle Boat LaunchSouthwest Wisconsin | EasyEau Claire RiverBear Lake Road Bridge Landing to County N Bridge LandingCentral Wisconsin | HardEau Claire RiverCounty Highway J Landing to Ross Avenue River AccessCentral Wisconsin | ModerateEau Claire RiverEdwin's Park / Club House Road to County Highway J LandingCentral Wisconsin | ModerateEau Claire RiverRoss Avenue River Access to Yellow Banks ParkCentral Wisconsin | ModerateEau Claire River - East BranchCounty Road I to Highway 64North-Central Wisconsin | ModerateEau Claire River - East BranchWayside Park / Highway 45 to County Road INorth-Central Wisconsin | EasyEau Galle River50th Avenue to Boston RoadWest-Central Wisconsin | ModerateEau Galle RiverFoote Avenue to 770th AvenueWest-Central Wisconsin | ModerateEmbarrass River - South BranchHighway 45 to County Road MNorth-Central Wisconsin | HardFlambeau RiverCounty Highway W to Hervas Camp LandingNorthwoods Wisconsin | ModerateFlambeau RiverHervas Camp Landing to Beaver Dam LandingNorthwoods Wisconsin | ModerateFox RiverPrinceton City Landing to White River Lock and DamSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyFox RiverPrinceton Lock and Dam to Princeton City LandingSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyFox RiverSwan Lake Boat Landing to Highway 33 / PortageSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyHay RiverCounty Road FF to Highway 25 at WheelerNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateHoney CreekCarver School Road to Bell School RoadSoutheast Wisconsin | ModerateJump RiverWayside Park / Highway 73 to Haley ParkNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateKickapoo RiverCounty Highway B Canoe Landing to County Highway S Canoe LandingDriftless Wisconsin | ModerateKickapoo RiverHighway 131 south of Michigan Road to Ontario Landing 1Driftless Wisconsin | ModerateKickapoo RiverOntario to RocktonDriftless Wisconsin | ModerateKickapoo RiverPlum Creek Landing to Highway 60 LandingDriftless Wisconsin | EasyKickapoo RiverRockton Landing to La Farge LandingDriftless Wisconsin | ModerateKinnickinnic RiverGlen Park to Kinnickinnic State ParkWestern Wisconsin | HardLa Crosse RiverFisherman's Park to Hammer Road BridgeWestern Wisconsin | ModerateLa Crosse RiverHighway 108 / County C to Veterans Memorial County ParkWestern Wisconsin | ModerateLa Crosse RiverVeterans Memorial County Park to Holiday Heights ParkWestern Wisconsin | EasyLemonweir RiverMauston Dam to 19th Avenue LandingCentral Wisconsin | ModerateLittle Platte RiverStumpton Road to County Highway OSouthwest Wisconsin | HardLittle Sugar RiverTin Can Road to American Legion Park LandingSouthern Wisconsin | EasyManitowoc RiverClarks Mills Dam carry-in to County Road S / Game Protection SiteEast-Central Wisconsin | HardManitowoc RiverCounty Road S / Game Protection Site to North Union RoadEast-Central Wisconsin | ModerateManitowoc RiverNorth Union Road to Manitowoc River Public Access / Mill RoadEast-Central Wisconsin | ModerateMecan River11th Road to Dakota / Highway Y-JJCentral Wisconsin | EasyMecan RiverCumberland Road to 11th RoadCentral Wisconsin | ModerateMecan RiverDakota / Highway Y-JJ Bridge to Dixie AvenueCentral Wisconsin | EasyMecan RiverDixie Avenue to Highway 22Central Wisconsin | EasyMecan RiverHighway 22 to Germania Marsh DamCentral Wisconsin | ModerateMecan RiverMecan Springs Boat Ramp to 9th AvenueCentral Wisconsin | EasyMenominee RiverMill Street Landing to Piers Gorge Road LandingNortheast Wisconsin | HardMenomonee RiverHoyt Park to Bluemound Road accessSoutheast Wisconsin | HardMilwaukee RiverFireman's Park to Waubedonia ParkSoutheast Wisconsin | EasyMilwaukee RiverLime Kiln Park to Village ParkSoutheast Wisconsin | ModerateMilwaukee RiverRiverside Park to Bruce Street Boat RampMilwaukee metro | ModerateMilwaukee RiverThiensville Village Park to Badger Meter River ParkMilwaukee metro | EasyMilwaukee RiverWashington Street Dam to Quaas Creek ParkSoutheast Wisconsin | ModerateMilwaukee RiverWaubedonia Park to Veterans Memorial ParkSoutheast Wisconsin | EasyMukwonago RiverRainbow Springs Golf Resort Road to Beulah RoadSoutheast Wisconsin | EasyMullet RiverSumac Road to River ParkEast-Central Wisconsin | ModerateNamekagon RiverBig Bend Landing to Trego Town ParkNorthwest Wisconsin | EasyNamekagon RiverCounty Road K Landing to Whispering Pines LandingSt. Croix National Scenic Riverway | EasyNamekagon RiverFritz Landing to Riverside Landing / St. Croix RiverSt. Croix National Scenic Riverway | ModerateNamekagon RiverHayward Landing to Stinnett LandingSt. Croix National Scenic Riverway | ModerateNamekagon RiverNamekagon Dam Landing to Highway 63 / Cable Wayside LandingSt. Croix National Scenic Riverway | ModerateNamekagon RiverSpringbrook Landing to Big Bend LandingSt. Croix National Scenic Riverway | ModerateNamekagon RiverStinnett Landing to Springbrook LandingSt. Croix National Scenic Riverway | ModerateNew Wood RiverCounty Highway E to Tesch RoadNorth Central Wisconsin | ModeratePecatonica RiverBlack Bridge Landing to Wells LandingDriftless Wisconsin | ModeratePecatonica RiverHighway 78 Landing to Gratiot Conservation Club LandingDriftless Wisconsin | EasyPecatonica River - Mineral Point BranchLudden Lake Boat Ramp to North Oak Park RoadDriftless Wisconsin | ModeratePeshtigo RiverBurnt Bridge Landing to Goodman ParkNortheast Wisconsin | HardPeshtigo RiverCCC Bridge to Burnt Bridge LandingNortheast Wisconsin | ModeratePeshtigo RiverFarm Dam Landing to WPS Landing #12Northeast Wisconsin | HardPeshtigo RiverGoodman Park Access to Farm Dam Public LandingNortheast Wisconsin | ModeratePike RiverAmberg Highway 141 Landing to Yellow Bridge LandingNortheast Wisconsin | ModeratePike RiverYellow Bridge Landing to Grogan Road LandingNortheast Wisconsin | HardPine RiverCanoe Port 1 / Bowen's Mill to Canoe Port 4 / Seminary StreetSouthwest Wisconsin | EasyPine RiverChipmunk Rapids to Bull FallsNortheast Wisconsin | HardPine RiverCounty N Bridge Landing to WEPCO Landing #5Northeast Wisconsin | EasyPine RiverHighway 55 Bridge to Stevens Lake RoadNortheast Wisconsin | HardPine RiverPine River Park / Center Road to County Road WNorth Central Wisconsin | HardPine RiverStevens Lake Road to Chipmunk RapidsNortheast Wisconsin | ModeratePlover RiverCounty Highway K to Jordan ParkCentral Wisconsin | ModeratePopple RiverForest Road 2398 Bridge to Morgan Lake Road BridgeNortheast Wisconsin | ModeratePopple RiverHighway 101 Wayside to White Ash / White Birch Road LandingNortheast Wisconsin | HardPopple RiverMorgan Lake Road Bridge to Highway 101 WaysideNortheast Wisconsin | HardPrairie RiverCounty Road C to Stange's ParkNorthwoods Wisconsin | ModeratePrairie RiverCounty Road CCC to Prairie Forks DriveNorthwoods Wisconsin | ModeratePrairie RiverCounty Road J to County Road CNorthwoods Wisconsin | HardRed Cedar RiverMenomonie to DunnvilleWest-Central Wisconsin | EasyRed Cedar RiverTom Prince Memorial Park to Russian Slough County ParkNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateRed RiverWeed Dam Powerhouse Landing to Zeimer's Falls LandingNortheast Wisconsin | HardRock RiverWillow Street Watertown to Rock River Park Johnson CreekSouthern Wisconsin | ModerateRoot River5 Mile Road / Linwood Park to Horlick ParkSoutheastern Wisconsin | ModerateSheboygan RiverDassow Park to River ParkSheboygan County | ModerateSheboygan RiverJohnsonville Fire Department to Dassow ParkSheboygan County | ModerateSheboygan RiverRochester Park to Esslingen ParkEast-Central Wisconsin | ModerateSouth Fork Jump RiverCounty Line Road Picnic Area to Little FallsNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateSouth Fork Jump RiverLittle Falls to Big FallsNorthwest Wisconsin | HardSt. Croix RiverFox Landing to Highway 70Northwest Wisconsin | ModerateSt. Croix RiverGordon Dam Landing to Riverside LandingNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateSt. Croix RiverNorway Point Landing to Fox LandingNorthwest Wisconsin | HardSt. Croix RiverRiverside Landing to Thayers LandingNorthwest Wisconsin | ModerateSt. Croix RiverThayers Landing to Norway Point LandingNorthwest Wisconsin | EasySugar RiverAttica Highway C Access to Albany Public Boat LaunchSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasySugar RiverBelleville Community Park to County Road XSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasySugar RiverBowman Park / Albany to Head Gates Park / BrodheadSouth Central Wisconsin | EasySugar RiverCounty Road X to County Road EESouth-Central Wisconsin | EasySugar RiverHighway X to Attica Highway C AccessSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyTrempealeau RiverColonel Larson Park / Whitehall to Schultz Park / IndependenceWestern Wisconsin | EasyTurtle CreekEast Creek Road to Highway 140South-Central Wisconsin | EasyTurtle CreekSchool Section Road to East Creek RoadSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyTurtle CreekTown of Turtle Canoe Launch to Milwaukee RoadSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyTyler ForksHighway 77 to Vogues RoadNorthern Wisconsin | HardWaupaca RiverCounty Highway Q to Brainard's Bridge ParkCentral Wisconsin | ModerateWest Branch Sugar RiverFritz Road to County Road PBSouthern Wisconsin | ModerateWest Branch White RiverCottonville Avenue to South White River RoadCentral Wisconsin | EasyWhite RiverMaple Ridge Road Bridge to Highway 112 DamNorthwest Wisconsin | HardWhite RiverWhite River County Park to Riverview Park / Mill StreetSoutheast Wisconsin | ModerateWisconsin RiverArena Landing to Peck’s Landing / Spring GreenLower Wisconsin Riverway | EasyWisconsin RiverBlue River Landing to Boscobel LandingLower Wisconsin Riverway | EasyWisconsin RiverBoscobel Landing to Bridgeport LandingLower Wisconsin Riverway | ModerateWisconsin RiverDekorra Park to Camp Rest ParkSouth-Central Wisconsin | ModerateWisconsin RiverGotham / Buena Vista Landing to Muscoda Landing WestLower Wisconsin Riverway | EasyWisconsin RiverHighway 33 Portage to Dekorra ParkSouth-Central Wisconsin | EasyWisconsin RiverMillville Boat Landing to Wyalusing BeachLower Wisconsin Riverway | ModerateWisconsin RiverMuscoda Landing West to Woodman LandingLower Wisconsin Riverway | ModerateWisconsin RiverMuscoda to Blue River LandingLower Wisconsin Riverway | EasyWisconsin RiverPeck’s Landing / Spring Green to MuscodaLower Wisconsin Riverway | ModerateWisconsin RiverPine Island Boat Ramp to Highway 33 Landing / PortageCentral Wisconsin | EasyWisconsin RiverSauk City to Arena LandingLower Wisconsin Riverway | EasyWolf RiverCounty Highway A / Pearson to Highway 52 LilyNorthwoods Wisconsin | ModerateWolf RiverHighway 64 DNR Landing to Markton County M LandingNorthwoods Wisconsin | ModerateWolf RiverHwy 52 to West Hollister RoadNorthwoods Wisconsin | ModerateWolf RiverMarkton County M Landing to Big Smokey Falls LandingNorthwoods Wisconsin | HardWolf RiverWest Hollister Road to Highway 64 DNR LandingNorthwoods Wisconsin | ModerateYahara RiverHighway 59 to Murwin County ParkSouth Central Wisconsin | EasyYahara RiverHighway N / Dunkirk to Highway 59South Central Wisconsin | Easy
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Paddle Today lists Wisconsin routes when the route has enough defensible gauge, threshold, source, and logistics support to make a live route score useful. The current Wisconsin page includes 176 tracked routes across 70 rivers.
Are these Wisconsin river conditions live?
The route links on this page are server-rendered and crawlable. Each route page then checks live gauge readings, weather, water-level context, and route score data before you make a same-day call.
Can I request another Wisconsin route?
Yes. Use the request form to send the river, reach, access points, and any source links. Paddle Today prioritizes routes where a public gauge or defensible threshold support can back the live score.