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Access Site WI

6th Street Slip

Menominee River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Marinette, WI
County: Marinette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.09524804, -87.60776019
6th St, Marinette, WI 54143, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Menominee River near Mc Allister, WI Same River 16.2 mi away
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Menominee River at Koss, MI Same River 20.7 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Menominee River
3 runs (2 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
IV Upstream from here (36.3 mi from take-out) C) Pemene Falls (0.2 miles) *Fee Area*
0.1 mi 24 ft/mi
II-III Upstream from here (41.4 mi from take-out) B) Quiver Falls (0.3 miles) *Fee Area*
0.3 mi 9 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-IV 51 mi away A) Piers Gorge: Niagara to Hwy.8 (0.5-2.9 miles) *Fee Area*
2.7 mi 15 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The 6th Street Slip in Marinette, Wisconsin provides a dedicated boat launch on the Menominee River, a substantial large river (116 miles long) forming the Wisconsin-Michigan border. The ramp is approximately 16 feet wide with ample trailer parking available. This access point accommodates all boat types, including fishing boats, pontoon boats, and larger vessels, making it a versatile launch for both paddlers and motorized boaters.

Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the Menominee River is a powerful waterway with an average flow of 3,491 cubic feet per second and moderate current velocity of 4.71 feet per second. The river's 4.5 ft/mile average gradient indicates significant downstream drop over its 116-mile length. Access may be limited during winter months due to ice conditions, so plan accordingly for seasonal use. The river's substantial size and current make it well-suited for experienced paddlers and boaters familiar with larger waterways.