Access Site
WI
Riverdale Flowage
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Somerset, WI
County: St. Croix County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.14093304, -92.63614404
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Apple River
3 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
Downstream from here (3.1 mi to put-in)
B) Somerset (PnP)
0.6 mi
II-III
Downstream from here (5.2 mi to put-in)
C) Apple River Falls (0.55 mile)
0.5 mi
60 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (17.0 mi from take-out)
A) Little Falls to Pike Hole (2.2 miles)
2.1 mi
13 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:**
The Riverdale Flowage boat ramp is located in Somerset, St. Croix County, providing public access to this 68-acre impoundment on the Apple River. The ramp is situated on a street approximately one block north of the ATV trailhead, making it easy to locate. This is a developed public launch facility suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.
**What to Expect:**
Riverdale Flowage is a shallow to moderate-depth waterway with a maximum depth of 20 feet, making it accessible for various watercraft. The area is popular with anglers targeting bass, pike, and musky, particularly in the southern section between Lions Park and the dam. Paddlers should be aware that this is an active fishing destination and may encounter motorized traffic. The St. Croix Wetland Management District nearby provides additional wildlife viewing opportunities and protection for breeding waterfowl habitat.
**Planning Your Visit:**
Before launching, check local conditions and bring appropriate gear for potential wind and motorized boat traffic. The flowage is best suited for day trips and recreational paddling rather than long-distance river travel. Contact local resources for current conditions, any seasonal restrictions, and amenities at the launch site.
The Riverdale Flowage boat ramp is located in Somerset, St. Croix County, providing public access to this 68-acre impoundment on the Apple River. The ramp is situated on a street approximately one block north of the ATV trailhead, making it easy to locate. This is a developed public launch facility suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.
**What to Expect:**
Riverdale Flowage is a shallow to moderate-depth waterway with a maximum depth of 20 feet, making it accessible for various watercraft. The area is popular with anglers targeting bass, pike, and musky, particularly in the southern section between Lions Park and the dam. Paddlers should be aware that this is an active fishing destination and may encounter motorized traffic. The St. Croix Wetland Management District nearby provides additional wildlife viewing opportunities and protection for breeding waterfowl habitat.
**Planning Your Visit:**
Before launching, check local conditions and bring appropriate gear for potential wind and motorized boat traffic. The flowage is best suited for day trips and recreational paddling rather than long-distance river travel. Contact local resources for current conditions, any seasonal restrictions, and amenities at the launch site.
Nearby Recreation Areas
St. Croix Wetland Management District
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