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The Black River boat ramp at Glenfield provides public access to a major river system with excellent recreational opportunities. This improved launch facility includes a parking area and dedicated boat ramp, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The site features a kiosk with historical and ecological information, and the area is popular for shore fishing, particularly for northern pike and bullhead. A nearby bay where Woodhull Creek enters offers special fishing opportunities.
As a major river system (288 miles long with a drainage area of 8,413 square miles), the Black River is a substantial waterway with an average flow of 10,540 cubic feet per second and relatively gentle gradient of 1.5 feet per mile. The river is known for both warmwater species like pike and bullhead, as well as trout fishing opportunities in this section of Lewis County. Paddlers should be aware of the river's size and current, which averages 2.83 feet per second. For paddling trip planning and additional information about the Black River Canoe Trail, consult the "Lewis County Black River Canoe Trail Guide" available from the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce.