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Linne Woods Canoe Landing

Linne Woods Canoe Landing is a public kayak and canoe launch on the North Branch Chicago River near Morton Grove, Illinois.

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2011) reported in North Branch Chicago River 3.6 km from this launch (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 20, 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)
Coordinates
42.04376, -87.78587

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Conditions

Water level

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USGS gauge NORTH BRANCH CHICAGO RIVER AT NILES, IL, 2.2 mi from this launch on North Branch Chicago River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On North Branch Chicago River

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Sources

Why it is listed as public: fpdcc.com: A carry-in canoe landing provides access to the North Branch of the Chicago River.. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.