Boat ramps on Fox River
There are 5 public access points on the Fox River in Wisconsin. 4 are boat ramps for trailers, 1 suits kayaks and canoes.
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Big Bend Village Park Boat Landing
Big Bend -
Mitchell Park Boat Ramp
Brookfield -
Riverside Park Canoe/Kayak Launch
Burlington -
Fox River Park Boat Ramp
Waukesha -
Frame Park Boat Ramp
Waukesha
Fox River at a glance
| Launches | 5 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 4 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Towns | Big Bend, Brookfield, Burlington, Waukesha |
- Wisconsin law requires you to drain all water from boats, livewells and buckets and to remove attached plants and animals before leaving.
Guides: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Packed for the ramp
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Fox River: questions and answers
How many boat ramps are on Fox River?
We list 5 public launches on Fox River around Big Bend, Brookfield, Burlington and Waukesha: Big Bend Village Park Boat Landing, Mitchell Park Boat Ramp, Riverside Park Canoe/Kayak Launch, Fox River Park Boat Ramp and Frame Park Boat Ramp.
Does it cost money to launch on Fox River?
The map data has no fee details for the launches on Fox River; local ramps are often free, while park and Corps of Engineers ramps often charge.
Where can you launch a kayak on Fox River?
Riverside Park Canoe/Kayak Launch is suitable for kayaks and canoes. The other ramps on Fox River usually work for kayaks as well.
What should boaters on Fox River know about invasive species?
Wisconsin requires boaters to drain every bit of water and strip off plants and animals before driving away from the landing.