City: Bruce, WI
County: Rusk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.48810456, -91.25482851
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chippewa River
4 runsDifficulty 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III
Downstream from here (29.5 mi to put-in)
B) Jim Falls (Pnp or up to 1.1 mile)
1.1 mi
30 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (38.0 mi to put-in)
C) Lake Wissota Spillway (PnP)
0.9 mi
II
Downstream from here (48.8 mi to put-in)
D) Downtown Eau Claire (PnP)
0.4 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (13.6 mi from take-out)
A) Belille Falls (Arpin Dam) to powerhouse (1 mile)
9.7 mi
25 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This well-developed boat ramp near Bruce provides convenient access to the Chippewa River with a concrete launch and large parking lot. The site is ideally suited for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore this scenic stretch of river. From this access point, paddlers can navigate through multiple State Natural Areas including Nine Mile Island, Five Mile Bluff Prairie, and Tiffany Bottoms, offering excellent wildlife viewing and natural scenery.
The Chippewa River in this section supports a variety of paddling experiences, from leisurely scenic floats to fishing-focused trips. Anglers particularly favor the stretch between Durand and Eau Claire. As with many Wisconsin river systems, be prepared for typical hazards including sandbars, stumps, floating debris, and driftwood—especially during higher water conditions. This location is referenced in paddling guidebooks for the region, making it a recognized put-in for both day trips and longer paddle adventures.
The Chippewa River in this section supports a variety of paddling experiences, from leisurely scenic floats to fishing-focused trips. Anglers particularly favor the stretch between Durand and Eau Claire. As with many Wisconsin river systems, be prepared for typical hazards including sandbars, stumps, floating debris, and driftwood—especially during higher water conditions. This location is referenced in paddling guidebooks for the region, making it a recognized put-in for both day trips and longer paddle adventures.