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AREA BOAT LAUNCHES
State Water Laws And Rules:
Wisconsin Boating Laws Regulations Handbook
2017-2018 Wisconsin Fishing Regulations
Boating
Milton, WI
Southern Wisconsin's Boating Headquarters on Lake Koshkonong
Harbor Recreation is boating headquarters for all your boating needs! Located on the Rock River and Lake Koshkonong in Newville, WI.
Fishing
Pike Pole Fishing Guide Service is operated out of South Central Wisconsin and focuses on quality fishing for multiple species. We travel throughout Wisconsin fishing for walleye, pike, bass, and pan fish. With numerous large fishing industry sponsors, you'll have the opportunity to fish with some of the best equipment on the market. Check out our website for a full description.
Rock River Bait Box is set up for your everyday fisherman. Our goal is to make fishing more affordable. We have live bait. Plus a full line of gear.
Marinas
Before you get out on the open water dive into Lakes Edition's articles and features all about Southern
Wisconsin's favorites lakes and surrounding attractions. Start your vacation planning today with our daytrip lake guides below.
Lake Koshkonong - Whitewater Lake - Rock Lake - Lake Kegonsa - Lake Ripley
Lake Monona - Lake Waubesa - Leota Lake - Delavan Lake - Clear Lake _ Gibbs Lake
NEWS/EVENTS
Despite Spring and Summer Rains Flooding Is Not Yet A Concern On Area Lakes
According to data put out by the USGS Madison's Chain-Of-Lakes face the highest levels since 2020's summer. Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, and Lake Waubesa are all at least a foot above the maximum water marks Dane county aims for each summer. There is a slight concern by John Reimer, assistant director of Dane County’s Land and Water Resources Department, regarding the lake levels .are 20 to 25 inches lower than they were during the summer floods of 2018. To combat the current levels Dane county is opening the dams between area lakes at higher percentages, Tenney Lapham locks which control water levels for Lake Monona and Mendota are opened at 50%.
PFAS Found In High Levels On Lake Monona
According to a recent study of 43 lakes and rivers, Madison's Lake Monona's foam has highest PFAS levels in Wisconsin study finds
The highest PFAS levels were in concentrations as high as 328,000 parts per trillion, around 7,000 times the level in the water below. Just downstream. Another Chain-of-Lake, Lake Waubesa came with second, highest level with PFAS in in the foam of more than 200,000 parts per trillion. The DNR advices people to avoid coming in contact with the foam as it poses a serious health risk, .
Paddle Into Canoecopia 2024 For The Weekend
Canoecopia is the largest consumer paddle sports show in the world. Over 250,000 square. feet of exhibits and more under the roof at Madison's Alliant Energy Center.. More
Make Every Week Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week
Did you know it only takes one teaspoon of salt to pollute five gallons of water to a level that is toxic to native aquatic organisms?. Think about that before you clear your sidewalks after the next snow storm. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invites the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on the state’s drinking water, pets and freshwater ecosystems during Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 23-27, 2023.
FEATURED ARTICLES
No Boat No Problem, Southern Wisconsin's Lakes Are Home To Over A Dozen Rental Opportunities From Dinner Cruises to Kayaks
With over 120 lakes across our region Summer in Southern Wisconsin brings to mind one thing: getting out on the open water. .Whether a fisherman, outdoor enthusiast, or chilled romantic there are boundless boating opportunities abound for you on our beautiful lakes and rivers.
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Sailing Through the Doldrums of Winter With The Adrenaline Rush of Ice Boating
The race course is simple enough, three laps around one windward buoy and one leeward buoy. Now imagine that same race travelling across sheer ice in the open air at 60 miles an hour with no brakes. That in essence is the allure of ice boating.
The need for additional speed, is what first brought veteran sailor, Daniel Hearn to the open water.
The National Weather Service Now Features An Experimental Inland Lakes Forecast For Southern Wisconsin
2021 Boating Season Continues Industry Boom During Pandemic
Paddling Through Human and Earth History Along The Rock River Trail
Celebrate Wisconsin's Greatest Resource Water
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