Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Ladysmith, WI
Ladysmith has one public boat ramp or launch on our map.
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What Ladysmith offers on the water
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Josie Creek.
Wisconsin rules to know
- Wisconsin requires boaters to drain every bit of water and strip off plants and animals before driving away from the landing.
- Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1989 needs a Wisconsin boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat (unless a qualifying adult is aboard), and every personal watercraft operator 12 and older needs the certificate.
State agency for public boat access: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Ladysmith: questions and answers
How many boat launches are in Ladysmith, WI?
We know of one launch in Ladysmith: Josie Creek County Park Extension Boat Ramp.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Ladysmith?
In Wisconsin, all water has to be drained from the boat, livewell and bait buckets before you leave, and plants removed.
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