Access Site
WI
Holcombe Flowage
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Holcombe, WI
County: Chippewa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.23538254, -91.13233344
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chippewa River
4 runsDifficulty 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 (15.2 mi to put-in)
B) Jim Falls (Pnp or up to 1.1 mile)
1.1 mi
30 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (24.7 mi to put-in)
C) Lake Wissota Spillway (PnP)
0.9 mi
II
Downstream from here (38.3 mi to put-in)
D) Downtown Eau Claire (PnP)
0.4 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (30.3 mi from take-out)
A) Belille Falls (Arpin Dam) to powerhouse (1 mile)
9.7 mi
25 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Holcombe Flowage boat ramp provides public access to this scenic section of the Chippewa River system in Chippewa County. The access features a single concrete plank launch lane suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats, with a launch depth greater than 3 feet. Limited parking is available with 1-5 vehicle and trailer stalls, making this a smaller, quieter alternative to more developed access points in the region.
The flowage is surrounded by public lands including the Holcombe Flowage Wildlife Area and Blue Hills Recreation Area, offering scenic paddling and exploration opportunities. The area includes fish habitat improvements like fish cribs and brush piles, making it popular with anglers as well as paddlers. This access point works well for those seeking a less-crowded launch into the Chippewa River system, though paddlers should note the limited amenities at this particular site—there is no fish cleaning station available.
The flowage is surrounded by public lands including the Holcombe Flowage Wildlife Area and Blue Hills Recreation Area, offering scenic paddling and exploration opportunities. The area includes fish habitat improvements like fish cribs and brush piles, making it popular with anglers as well as paddlers. This access point works well for those seeking a less-crowded launch into the Chippewa River system, though paddlers should note the limited amenities at this particular site—there is no fish cleaning station available.