Access Site
WI
Fox Point Boat Launch
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: De Pere, WI
County: Brown County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.46354533, -88.05415129
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Fox River
9 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
Put-in at this location
D) De Pere Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.7 mi
II
Downstream from here (34.1 mi to put-in)
A) N Wave (Neenah)
0.1 mi
II-III(IV)
Upstream from here (18.8 mi from take-out)
C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
2.5 mi
27 ft/mi
II-IV+
Upstream from here (28.4 mi from take-out)
B) Appleton Dam (PnP) *Access Issues*
0.1 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
101 mi away
A) Downtown Waukesha: Barstow St. to Wisconsin Ave. (0.5 mile)
0.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I(II)
120 mi away
B) Waterford/Rochester/Burlington (PnP)
0.5 mi
I-II(IV)
181 mi away
C) Batavia Dam (PnP)
0.2 mi
I-II
196 mi away
D) Yorkville: Marge Cline Whitewater Course (PnP)
0.2 mi
10 ft/mi
II
196 mi away
Jaycee Pond Park (PnP)
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Fox Point is a well-maintained boat ramp on the Fox River in De Pere, featuring an approximately 35-foot-wide launch with ample parking. This access point serves as a convenient entry to the Fox River, a large, flowing waterway suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters alike. The scenic surroundings and proximity to the Fox River Trail make it an attractive spot for recreational paddling and fishing.
The Fox River at this location is a substantial stream with an average flow of about 2,347 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 3.6 feet per second, indicating moderate current conditions. The river's gentle average gradient of 2.4 feet per mile makes it generally manageable for paddlers of various skill levels, though water conditions may vary seasonally. As a large river (Stream Order 7) with a 2,500 square-mile drainage area, expect a wider, deeper waterway compared to smaller tributaries. Consider current conditions and water levels before launching, and be aware that several locks along the Upper Fox River are no longer operable, which may affect navigation planning for extended paddling trips.
The Fox River at this location is a substantial stream with an average flow of about 2,347 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 3.6 feet per second, indicating moderate current conditions. The river's gentle average gradient of 2.4 feet per mile makes it generally manageable for paddlers of various skill levels, though water conditions may vary seasonally. As a large river (Stream Order 7) with a 2,500 square-mile drainage area, expect a wider, deeper waterway compared to smaller tributaries. Consider current conditions and water levels before launching, and be aware that several locks along the Upper Fox River are no longer operable, which may affect navigation planning for extended paddling trips.