Access Site
WI
County Highway E
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Bruce, WI
County: Rusk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.33312815, -91.22846013
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Flambeau River
4 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II
Upstream from here (29.6 mi from take-out)
Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing (4.9 miles)
5.0 mi
9 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (34.4 mi from take-out)
C) Babbs Island (CTH.W) to Hervas Camp Landing (14.2 miles)
14.2 mi
3 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The County Hwy E access point in Bruce provides a convenient launch location on the Flambeau River in northern Wisconsin. This paved ramp offers a straightforward entry point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to explore this scenic waterway. The site is located near Bruce in Rusk County, making it accessible for day trips and longer paddling excursions on the Flambeau.
Paddlers using this ramp should be aware that the Flambeau River offers varying conditions depending on water levels and the specific section being paddled. The river includes both quieter flowage areas and sections with Class 1-2 rapids, particularly downstream near Park Falls. Low water levels may affect rapids and overall navigability. Several other access points exist along Flambeau River Road and in nearby communities like Ladysmith and Park Falls, allowing paddlers to plan multi-point trips or choose sections suited to their skill level.
Before launching, check current water conditions and river levels, as the Flambeau's character changes significantly with seasonal flow. For comprehensive information on all public access points in the area, the Wisconsin DNR maintains a complete database of boat landings at dnr.wi.gov.
Paddlers using this ramp should be aware that the Flambeau River offers varying conditions depending on water levels and the specific section being paddled. The river includes both quieter flowage areas and sections with Class 1-2 rapids, particularly downstream near Park Falls. Low water levels may affect rapids and overall navigability. Several other access points exist along Flambeau River Road and in nearby communities like Ladysmith and Park Falls, allowing paddlers to plan multi-point trips or choose sections suited to their skill level.
Before launching, check current water conditions and river levels, as the Flambeau's character changes significantly with seasonal flow. For comprehensive information on all public access points in the area, the Wisconsin DNR maintains a complete database of boat landings at dnr.wi.gov.