Access Site
WI
Clarks Mills Pond
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Reedsville, WI
County: Manitowoc County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.09345246, -87.86291698
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II(III)
Manitowoc - A) Leist Road to Cnty.Rd.S (PnP or 4.5 miles)
12 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 600.00-3000.00 cfs
Manitowoc River at Manitowoc, WI
Whitewater Runs on Manitowoc River
2 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
I-II(III)
Put-in at this location
A) Leist Road to Cnty.Rd.S (PnP or 4.5 miles)
4.6 mi
12 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (5.8 mi to put-in)
B) Union Road to Michigan Avenue (7 miles)
8.3 mi
10 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Clarks Mills Pond is a 38-acre impoundment on the Manitowoc River in Reedsville, offering convenient public access for kayakers, canoeists, and small boats. The pond has a maximum depth of 6 feet and supports populations of panfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike, making it suitable for both paddling and fishing. This shallow, calm water body is ideal for beginners and recreational paddlers looking for a protected paddling environment.
The site features two distinct launch options separated by the dam. For trips starting on Clarks Mills Pond itself, use the downstream launch area below the dam. If you're taking out, use the main boat ramp located above the dam. The site also serves as a portage point for paddlers navigating the Manitowoc River—those continuing downstream can take out on the left just downstream from the County Road J bridge, portage around the dam, and re-launch at the convenient spot below. This configuration makes Clarks Mills Pond a practical hub for both pond paddling and river travel.
The site features two distinct launch options separated by the dam. For trips starting on Clarks Mills Pond itself, use the downstream launch area below the dam. If you're taking out, use the main boat ramp located above the dam. The site also serves as a portage point for paddlers navigating the Manitowoc River—those continuing downstream can take out on the left just downstream from the County Road J bridge, portage around the dam, and re-launch at the convenient spot below. This configuration makes Clarks Mills Pond a practical hub for both pond paddling and river travel.