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Wisconsin River
Peck’s Landing / Spring Green to Muscoda
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Gauge
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Quick facts
Plan
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Access plan
Access, shuttle, and map
Launch at Peck’s Landing near Spring Green and finish at Muscoda. The river remains flatwater, but the 22-mile length makes this a full-day or overnight planning route rather than a casual short float.
Put-in
Peck’s Landing / Spring Green Highway 23 landing Open mapUse this as a specific scored route even though many intermediate landings exist; combining it with shorter routes would hide the full-day commitment.
Take-out
Riverside Park / Muscoda west-side landing Open mapConfirm overnight rules, water levels, weather, and shuttle timing before launching late in the day.
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Access caveats
- Use this as a specific scored route even though many intermediate landings exist; combining it with shorter routes would hide the full-day commitment.
- Confirm overnight rules, water levels, weather, and shuttle timing before launching late in the day.
Watch for
- Fatigue, heat, wind, and storms over a long broad-river route.
- Unexpected upstream rain-driven rises during overnight plans.
- Sandbar drop-offs, hidden current, and side-channel strainers.
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Data behind the score Gauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Wisconsin River at Muscoda, WI |
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| Target band | 4,000 cfs to 10,000 cfs |
| Low threshold | 2,500 cfs |
| High threshold | 20,000 cfs |
| Data confidence behind the range | Official and local sources |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Lower Wisconsin Riverway suggested river levels |
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Notes What to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Official route Spring Green to Muscoda, 22 miles
Wisconsin DNR lists Spring Green to Muscoda as a 22-mile Lower Wisconsin State Riverway canoe route with an estimated 6-hour paddling time.
- Published level bands 4,000 to 10,000 cfs normal
Wisconsin Trail Guide applies the Muscoda gauge to the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway and separates normal sandbar-friendly water from high-water and no-go levels.
- Camping context Sandbar overnight possible at suitable levels
Wisconsin Trail Guide and Wisconsin DNR both describe sandbar/island camping as part of the Lower Wisconsin experience, but high water can erase safe camping options.
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Quick answers
Wisconsin River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Wisconsin River?
Paddle Today watches Wisconsin River at Muscoda, WI and treats 4,000 cfs to 10,000 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Wisconsin River route start and end?
This route starts at Peck’s Landing / Spring Green Highway 23 landing and ends at Riverside Park / Muscoda west-side landing, about 22 mi on the water.
Is this Wisconsin River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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