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Put-in WI

Put In

Chippewa - A) Belille Falls (Arpin Dam) to powerhouse (1 mile) (WI)

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Gauge Conditions
Chippewa River at Bishops Bridge near Winter, WI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 864.0 – 2,064.0 CFS

Likely no flow in natural channel (if hydroplant is operating). Likely too low for whitewater boating.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid on the Chippewa River marks the starting point for this short but potentially technical section below Arpin Dam. Limited information is available about specific hazards, but paddlers should be prepared for potential dam-related hydraulics and carefully scout the initial entry point. Local knowledge and current flow conditions are critical for safely navigating this stretch.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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A) Belille Falls (Arpin Dam) to powerhouse (1 mile)
Chippewa
I-II 9.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater