#wisconsinriver #canoeing #paddling Canoeing down the Wisconsin River from Prairie du Sac to Muscoda. Check out some cool photos at www.hike2photo.com/
I just did from the Dells to the Mississippi and I hit this stretch of the river Labor Day weekend and it was a ghost town, I had the whole river to myself and at one point I didn't see another soul for over a day. Talked to 1 other paddler near the dam and saw only about 5 the entire 4 days below the dam. Very few fishing boats too. Was shocked, the weather was gorgeous and this stretch of the river is touted as the best in the state. Honestly had more fun in the Upper/Lower Dells, Lake Wisconsin was a real pain, but the scenery became monotonous after Sauk City.
Thanks for watching. Sounds like a great paddle! I always thought the first 30-40 miles after the dam was nice. Plenty of bluffs in the distance, but the last half does get pretty flat. You can't really compare the scenery to the Upper and Lower Dells, which is some of the best river scenery in the Midwest. That comes with its own issues though (crowds, houses and portages).
What? No fishpole? No small arbor saw? Between 5th & 9th grade 5 of my classmates or thier family members drownded on this river, beween spring green and millville. It is known for many deaths and not a year passes without at least a couple. This is my surf & turf. Beautiful... Deadly...
Although an avid fisherman in my youth, that time is now spent on photography & videography when in the backcountry. I find that I don't have enough time to do both. As for the fires, I prefer the view of the night skies. As a city dweller, this is often my only chance to see them in their full glory. As far as the danger, you are correct. Always use a PFD and the buddy system to ensure everyone is around to enjoy the next trip. Thanks for watching!
@@hikehound3909 my home is and has always been the area of Southern Wisconsin River way. Born lookin at the Bagley bottoms, just below wyalusing. Now looking at the Kickapoo in my yard...20+ years & holding. I'm not leavin, ... I don't hafta. Got the best GODS COUNTRY has to offer... Don't mind sharing the views, and regularly gotta pick up town trash. When you don't gotta leave, it does somethin to ya. Ain't no moneyttrees hereabouts as I'd recall😁
Hi David, thanks for watching! Worth looking into if you haven't done it before. This covers a little over half of the 93 mile paddle from Prairie Du Sac to the Mississippi River.
The first 50 miles below the dam at Prairie du Sac are all pretty good. If you aren't planning on camping on the river, I would say the first 14 miles from the Sac Prairie Canoe Launch (off Lueders Rd) to Arena is probably the least traveled section and has the best bluffs. It also gives you the option of a short (1/4 mile each way) side hike up to the top of Ferry Bluff, which has great views. Not as many camping options on this section of the river though. The area from Hwy 14 to Bob's Landing, just after Spring Green, can get quite crowded, It's a popular day trip & tube float, especially on nice weekends. This may not be as much of a problem after Labor Day. The 13 miles from Lone Rock to Muscoda features flatter banks (not as many bluffs) and you have to deal with the noise from Hwy 60 after Gotham. Still a nice section though. The primary advantage here would be convenience. since it is the area closest to Highland. If you are looking for a good guide to plan the paddle, I would recommend "Paddling Southern Wisconsin" by Mike Svob. It details all the distances and canoe put ins on the Lower Wisconsin, as well as many other good paddles. Good Luck & enjoy!
@@hikehound3909 no problem. Born and raised on the Wisconsin river. Built a shallow water mud boat with a longtail to get to the back waters. Now I'm building a 12 foot mini jet boat with a polaris 750 triple jet ski as a donor.
Hi Caitlyn. We did the trip in three nights/four days. We took a leisurely pace, only paddling about a half day, then hanging out on the beach. There are no rough currents or whitewater on the trip, but if you don't stick to the main channel, sometimes you can bottom out and will have to drag the canoe into deeper water. The river is for the most part rock free, primarily a sandy bottom, although some of the backwaters can get a little mucky. We didn't have much of an issue with mosquitos, but went in September, after peak season. I would definitely bring some DEET if you were doing this in the summer. Thanks for watching!
