- Popple River
- Black River
- Bois Brule River
- Brule River
- Chippewa River
- Eau Claire River
- Flambeau River
- Manitowish River
- Menominee River
- Montreal River
- Namekagon River
- Peshtigo River
- Pike River
- Pine River
- Red River
- St Croix River
- Tomahawk River
- White River
- Wisconsin River
- Wolf River
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WPG
A canoeing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting guide to Wisconsin's most popular paddle rivers.
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11.5 miles
class III
6 hours
174 feet
15.1 fpm
Popple River (P2)
Morgan Lake Road Bridge to Pine River Confluence,
White Ash Road Landing
After the Morgan Lake Road Bridge, the river gradually takes on a much rougher character. The final 11 miles feature four class III rapids and several long and difficult class II rapids and boulder gardens. The challenging whitewater and the wild, rugged scenery make running this section an awesome experience when water levels are adequate.
This is a very scenic run through a remote forest with very little development. Mixed hardwoods along with cedar, hemlock and mixed fir often overhang the river banks.
Season
In angler's terms this is a 'freestone' river, fed more by snow melt (spring-time) and rain rather than springs. Although several springs feed into the river, their flow is not enough to sustain sizeable water levels suitable for paddlers throughout the summer, especially with the number of rapids you will encounter. The best paddling is in the spring and early summer, and after a sustained rainfall throughout summer.
River Level Information
river gage location: USGS Gage @ FR 2159 Bridge
suggested minimum level: 3.0 feet / 200 cfs (minimum for running the falls)
on the web: USGS Gage @ FR 2159 Bridge