Boat Ramps Nearby
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12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in La Crosse, WI
We list 8 public boat ramps and launches in La Crosse. Another 9 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around La Crosse Kayak & canoe launches in La Crosse
More boat ramps around La Crosse
- 7.7 mi Great River Landing Onalaska Boat rampFishing pier
- 8.9 mi Louis Nelson County Park Boat Ramp Onalaska Boat ramp
- 10 mi Mosey's Landing Onalaska Boat rampKayak launch
- 10 mi Schafer's Boat Livery Onalaska Boat ramp
- 12 mi Fred Funk Boat Landing Holmen Boat ramp
- 16 mi Millstone Landing Caledonia Boat rampKayak launch
- 19 mi New Albin Landing Caledonia Boat rampKayak launch
- 21 mi Sidie Hollow County Park Boat Ramp Viroqua Boat ramp
- 24 mi Kieps Island Boat Ramp Trempealeau Boat ramp
Launching in La Crosse at a glance
| Boat ramps | 8 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 3 |
The launches in La Crosse sit on La Crosse River, Pammel Creek, Mississippi River.
Wisconsin rules to know
- In Wisconsin, all water has to be drained from the boat, livewell and bait buckets before you leave, and plants removed.
- Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1989 needs a Wisconsin boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat (unless a qualifying adult is aboard), and every personal watercraft operator 12 and older needs the certificate.
For closures and rules check Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
For a day on the water near La Crosse: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in La Crosse: questions and answers
How many boat launches are in La Crosse, WI?
We list 8 launches in La Crosse, including Earl's Landing, Goose Island County Park Boat Launch (South) and Goose Island County Park Boat Launch (South 2). Another 9 are within 25 miles.
Are there kayak launches in La Crosse?
Goose Island County Park Boat Ramp, Hunters Point Boat Landing and Upper Hunter's Point Landing work for kayaks and canoes.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in La Crosse?
The launches in La Crosse give access to La Crosse River, Pammel Creek and Mississippi River.
What are the invasive species rules for boaters in La Crosse?
Wisconsin requires boaters to drain every bit of water and strip off plants and animals before driving away from the landing.
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