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Deerfield Docks is a 3-acre public access park in Howard offering boat launch and canoe access to Duck Creek, with connections to the Fox River, Lake Winnebago, and Green Bay via Duck Creek Slough and Peats Lake. The facility is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and includes a boardwalk trail, picnic area, and offshore fishing opportunities.
Duck Creek is a medium-sized river (Stream Order 4) with a moderate gradient averaging 14.7 ft/mile and a total elevation drop of 568 feet over its 38.6-mile length. Average flows of approximately 14 cubic feet per second with velocities around 1.5 feet/second make it suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels, though water conditions can vary seasonally. The creek's generous drainage area (153 square miles) supports reliable water levels for boating and paddling.
This access point serves as a convenient launch for exploring Duck Creek and accessing the broader Fox River system and Bay of Green Bay. As a DNR-managed facility, Deerfield Docks is regularly maintained and part of Wisconsin's extensive network of public boat landings.