wisconsin river

We rented a canoe and two interludes so that we could float down the river, with 3 younger boys.Due to an approaching storm things got a little scary. It became so windy the tubes would not float very easy. We planned to picnic on the eagle island, which is the only approved resting place on the two mile stretch. We cut our picnic short in attempt to out run the storm. At one point we felt stranded and helpless.If you were thinking of taking a trip down the river, I would recommend a canoe or kayak and also pay attention to the weather. We were also warned of a nude beach along the river, so keep this in mind if you are traveling with children.

We went to Sauk City area for the reported eagle watching in the area. As the river freezes, access to fish gets more limited and the eagles will congregate on the 1-2 mile stretch below the dam. January to February are the best times if the ice is built up and is also their mating period, so the acrobatics might be observed. We were not disappointed in our two days and had 24 separate sightings of eagles. Most were soaring or perched along the river, but we did get to see one dive for a fish unsuccessfully. Viewing should be done from your car and we only parked for 15 minutes at each sighting area. There are about 5 viewing areas, but people will pull over along the road for sightings as well.

Canoe, hike, fish; it's all here on the beautiful Wisconsin River. Lots of gorgeous solitude and sandbars!

My gandparents had a cottage on the Wisconsin river (specifically the Lake Wisconsin area. It is where my gandfather taught me how to swim & fish and form the man I am today. I go back and see friends I made decades ago and now our families have grown with the Wisconsin River. They come back and allow me to remember some of the most of memories that can only be experienced. Experience the Wisconsin River and make some lasting memories of your own.

We rented canoes from Blackhawk River Runs in Mazomania and paddled downstream to camp on a sandy island four hours later. Loved that spot: the Milky Way, no mosquitos, fish jumping, quiet. The next day we floated and paddled all day, stopping at Bob's Resort for lunch. Lots of people fishing, kayaking, sunbathing. We camped 24 miles downstream on a sandbar inhabited by sandhill cranes. The next day we had a peaceful morning of paddling and bird watching and took out at Mascoda where we had a picnic at the city park and waited for Blackhawk to transport us back to our cars. A lovely weekend.

Be careful with the current. A great place to hang with the family for the day. Many people rent tubes or boats to go down the river

I grew up on the Wisconsin River. Fishing, camping, Eagle and wildlife watching, you have it all. Very beautiful late winter.

Great location. Lots to see and do. Head to Sauk City Harley and ask how to get to Leland and the Schellter. Best fish and breed anywhere

The river is even fun when launching the boat in the slush!

Lots of water sports available, beautiful area of the state.

My brother lives about 30 minutes from the river and he took my wife and I out for a tour. We had a wonderful time. We launched out of a public dock and found that to be wonderful. We boated around and finally went down the river and had a cookout. It was amazing. It was very busy but that is to be expected. We are looking forward to going back for the same experience again.

My review is based on my love for the Wisconsin River and canoeing it's lower section from Sauk Praire to Wyalusing along the mississippi convergence.Typically the Wisconsin River is a canoeing river which many sections can be traveled in day trips or overnight trips. Over night trips can be done by camping on the many sandbars throughout the river. Caution is advised to look up the river height on the USGS Web site at Muscoda to ensure the river is not too high to hide the island paradise of sand bars. Typically a gage height below 3' is best.Attractions include bald eagles, goose, cranes, herons, king fisher and many other birds which migrate along the Mississippi river.Plenty of other wild life can be seen too like deer, racoons, and turtles of all species.Best of all, canoeing the lower Wisconsin River can be a delightful experience to get away to enjoy the peacefulness the wilderness has to offer. Also, the entire river has a sanding bottom with no muddy shore lines. Clean fun to be had by all. Even my kids enjoy the sandbars to swim off from and to builld sand castles in. Caution is advise to watch the river currents as they can be strong and shift sandbars unexpectedly.My favorite section is from Muscoda, WI to the Woodman Landing. Bluffs and rock out crops left over by the glaciers is outstanding.Enjoy. I know I will until the snow flies!Barry Simon