Boat Ramps Nearby

Boat ramps in Wisconsin

402 launches in 172 cities.

The cities with the most launches are Eagle River (21), Lac du Flambeau (14) and Madison (11). See them on the map

What Wisconsin offers on the water

Boat ramps348
Kayak and canoe launches49
Fishing piers and access18
Marked free16

Water you can reach from here: Spirit River Flowage, Eagle Lake, Beatons Lake, Crooked Lake, Manitowc River, Smith Lake, Lawrence Lake, Wisconsin River.

Wisconsin rules to know

Guides for Wisconsin boaters: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.

Boat ramps by city

Boat ramps in Wisconsin: questions and answers

How many public boat ramps and launches are in Wisconsin?

We list 402 launches in 172 cities across Wisconsin.

Which lakes and rivers in Wisconsin have the most boat ramps?

On our map: Spirit River Flowage (4), Eagle Lake (3), Beatons Lake (2), Crooked Lake (2), Manitowc River (2) and Smith Lake (2). Smaller lakes in Wisconsin often have just one ramp.

Are boat ramps in Wisconsin free?

16 of the 402 launches in Wisconsin are marked free in the map data. For the rest of Wisconsin we have no fee data, so check the signs.

Where can you launch a kayak in Wisconsin?

We list 49 kayak and canoe launches in Wisconsin, for example Kayak/Canoe Launch in Appleton, Echo Veterans Memorial Park Canoe/Kayak Launch in Burlington, Riverside Park Canoe/Kayak Launch in Burlington and Canoe Landing 1 in Cashton.

Where are the fishing piers in Wisconsin?

18 fishing piers and fishing access sites, including Richard A. Hemp Fishery Area in Amherst, Puckett's Pond Pier in Belgium, Quarry Lake Pier in Belgium and Camp Long Lake Fishing Pier in Campbellsport.

What are the drain plug rules in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin requires boaters to drain every bit of water and strip off plants and animals before driving away from the landing.