Yahara River Canoe Launch
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Lake Kegonsa · near McFarland · Wisconsin
Zebra mussels (latest report 2017) 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): 2024 to 2026.
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)
- Ramp surface
- Paved
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Managed by
- Wisconsin DNR
- Coordinates
- 42.98260, -89.26495
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Lake level at the LAKE KEGONSA AT BARBER DRIVE NEAR STOUGHTON, WI gauge · USGS, 2.1 mi away on Lake Kegonsa
Lake level
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USGS gauge LAKE KEGONSA AT BARBER DRIVE NEAR STOUGHTON, WI, 2.1 mi from this launch on Lake Kegonsa: lake level, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.
On Lake Kegonsa
Lake in Wisconsin. All launches on Lake Kegonsa.
Community
Where people who use Lake Kegonsa talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Fish Camp Launch Park Boat Ramp · 0.1 mi · Lake Kegonsa
- Lake Kegonsa Boat Launch · 1.6 mi · Lake Kegonsa
- Lake Kegonsa State Park Boat Access · 2.2 mi · Lake Kegonsa
- Yahara River Park Canoe Launch · 2.2 mi · Yahara River
- Amundsons Landing · 2.3 mi · Lake Kegonsa
- LaFollette County Park Canoe Launch · 2.4 mi · Yahara River
Sources
- Wisconsin DNR Public Boat Access Sites record 3800 · 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.