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Portage WI

Head of Island (Dam/Canal)

Chippewa, E.Fk. - C) Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam (10.4 miles) (WI)

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Gauge Conditions
Chippewa River at Bishops Bridge near Winter, WI Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Likely low/moderate runnable flows.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Head of Island (Dam/Canal)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

To the right lies the feeder canal to the powerplant. At the left lies a dam controlling flow into the 'bypass' channel. There is a fish ladder, but boaters will likely need to portage to re-enter the channel below.

Location
Type
Portage
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
3.1 mi
Directions
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C) Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam (10.4 miles)
Chippewa, E.Fk.
I-II 11.2 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater