James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Lake Mendota · near Madison · Wisconsin
Zebra mussels (latest report 2020) reported in this water (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 18, 2026
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2020 and 2023.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
- Managed by
- City
- Coordinates
- 43.08241, -89.38229
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Lake level at the LAKE MENDOTA AT MADISON, WI gauge · USGS, 1.1 mi away on Lake Mendota
Lake level
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USGS gauge LAKE MENDOTA AT MADISON, WI, 1.1 mi from this launch on Lake Mendota: lake level, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.
On Lake Mendota
Lake in Wisconsin. All launches on Lake Mendota.
Community
Where people who use Lake Mendota talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Law Park Boat Landing · 0.6 mi · Lake Monona
- Lake Street Boat Ramp · 0.9 mi · Lake Mendota
- Tenney Park Boat Ramp · 1.1 mi · Lake Mendota
- Yahara River Boat Launch · 1.1 mi · Yahara River
- Olin-Turville Park Boat Ramp · 1.9 mi · Lake Monona
- Olin Turville Park Canoe Launch · 1.9 mi · Wingra Creek
Sources
- Wisconsin DNR Public Boat Access Sites record 5463 · Public data (Wisconsin DNR open data), DNR disclaimer; no use limitations stated
Why it is listed as public: listed by Wisconsin DNR Public Boat Access Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.