Boat Ramps NearbySecond Landing
Second Landing is a public boat ramp in Ashland, WI. If it's full, Bad River Tribe Boat Ramp in Ashland is 4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ashland, WI |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Tips for Second Landing
- Get the boat ready away from the lane at Second Landing, so the ramp stays free for the next trailer.
- Stop when the boat starts to float at Second Landing, no deeper, and leave the vehicle in park with the brake set.
- Load with the winch, not the throttle, so Second Landing stays usable for everyone.
- In Wisconsin, all water has to be drained from the boat, livewell and bait buckets before you leave, and plants removed.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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About Second Landing
How do I get to Second Landing?
Second Landing is in Ashland, Wisconsin. Open the map link to see where Second Landing sits on the shore.
Is Second Landing free?
The map data has no fee details for Second Landing, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Can I launch a kayak at Second Landing?
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Second Landing. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Big Bay Town Park Kayak Launch in Washburn, about 14 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Second Landing?
Bad River Tribe Boat Ramp in Ashland (4 miles), Kreher Park Boat Ramp in Washburn (5.4 miles) and Coal Dock in Washburn (5.6 miles).
Other launches near Ashland
- Bad River Tribe Boat Ramp Ashland, 4 mi
- Kreher Park Boat Ramp Washburn, 5.4 mi
- Coal Dock Washburn, 5.6 mi
- Washburn Lakefront Parkway and Walking Trail Boat Ramp Washburn, 5.8 mi