Access Site
WI
Alexander Lake 2
Wisconsin River • Copper River
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Merrill, WI
County: Lincoln County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.22128823, -89.79005755
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 runs (4 nearby)Difficulty 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
II-III
Downstream from here (21.0 mi to put-in)
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (38.6 mi to put-in)
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
Upstream from here (5.5 mi from take-out)
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (26.8 mi from take-out)
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Alexander Lake 2 is a public boat ramp located in Merrill, Lincoln County, providing access to Alexander Lake on the Wisconsin River system. This 618-acre lake offers a straightforward launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to explore the area.
**Lake Conditions & Fishing:** The lake reaches a maximum depth of 36 feet, making it suitable for various water activities. Alexander Lake is known for its diverse fishery, including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye, attracting both recreational paddlers and anglers. The site is one of several public access points serving the lake.
**What to Expect:** As a public boat ramp facility, this is a straightforward launch location ideal for paddlers and boaters seeking convenient access to Alexander Lake. For specific details about amenities, parking, fees, or current conditions, contact the Wisconsin DNR or local Lincoln County parks services.
**Lake Conditions & Fishing:** The lake reaches a maximum depth of 36 feet, making it suitable for various water activities. Alexander Lake is known for its diverse fishery, including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye, attracting both recreational paddlers and anglers. The site is one of several public access points serving the lake.
**What to Expect:** As a public boat ramp facility, this is a straightforward launch location ideal for paddlers and boaters seeking convenient access to Alexander Lake. For specific details about amenities, parking, fees, or current conditions, contact the Wisconsin DNR or local Lincoln County parks services.