Access Site
WI
Green Bay Metropoltan
East River • Fox River/Lake Winnebago
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Green Bay, WI
County: Brown County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.53734472, -88.00353249
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 runs (4 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
Downstream from here (7.2 mi to put-in)
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
II
Downstream from here (39.9 mi to put-in)
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
Upstream from here (24.8 mi from take-out)
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II-IV+
Upstream from here (34.1 mi from take-out)
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
106 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
125 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
186 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
202 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
202 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Green Bay Metropolitan boat ramp provides convenient access to the Fox River, a substantial waterway flowing through Brown County. This is a large river (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 2,347 cubic feet per second and moderate current velocity of 3.63 feet/second, making it suitable for various paddling skill levels depending on water conditions. The ramp facilities include restrooms and parking, with nearby Ashwaubomay Memorial River Park also offering kayak and canoe launch options for those seeking quieter put-in areas.
The Lower Fox River in this region has seen increased recreational use and improved public access in recent years. The site is actively maintained to support fishing, paddling, wildlife viewing, and general boating activities. Boaters should be aware that recent facility work has focused on improving floating dock safety and ramp articulation with parking areas. Given the river's size and steady current, paddlers should assess their skill level and current water conditions before launching. Carpooling options may be available if launching from multiple access points along the Fox River system.
The Lower Fox River in this region has seen increased recreational use and improved public access in recent years. The site is actively maintained to support fishing, paddling, wildlife viewing, and general boating activities. Boaters should be aware that recent facility work has focused on improving floating dock safety and ramp articulation with parking areas. Given the river's size and steady current, paddlers should assess their skill level and current water conditions before launching. Carpooling options may be available if launching from multiple access points along the Fox River system.