Boat Ramps Nearby
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The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee has 9 public boat ramps and launches. Another 14 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Milwaukee
- 12 mi Bender Park Boat Ramp South Milwaukee Boat ramp
- 13 mi Mitchell Park Boat Ramp Brookfield Boat ramp
- 14 mi Thiensville Village Park Boat Ramp Thiensville Boat ramp
- 14 mi Moonlight Landing Canoe Launch Thiensville Kayak launch
- 14 mi Idle Isle Park Boat Ramp Muskego Boat ramp
- 16 mi Frame Park Boat Ramp Waukesha Boat ramp
- 19 mi Big Bend Village Park Boat Landing Big Bend Boat ramp
- 20 mi Fox River Park Boat Ramp Waukesha Boat ramp
- 20 mi Bark Lake Boat Launch Richfield Boat ramp
- 22 mi Merton Fireman's Park Boat Ramp Merton Boat ramp
What Milwaukee offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 6 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Fishing piers and access | 2 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Menomonee River, Milwaukee River, Kinnickinnic River, Root River, Veterans Park Lagoon.
See every ramp on Milwaukee River, Root River.
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.
For closures and rules check Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Heading out in Milwaukee? launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Milwaukee: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Milwaukee, WI?
We list 9 launches in Milwaukee, including Emmber Lane Boat Launch, Gordon Park Boat Ramp and Government Pier. Another 14 are within 25 miles.
Where can you launch a kayak in Milwaukee?
Menomonee Valley Community Park Canoe Landing works for kayaks and canoes.
Is there a fishing pier in Milwaukee?
Yes: Government Pier and Veterans Park Lagoon.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Milwaukee?
The launches in Milwaukee give access to Menomonee River, Milwaukee River, Kinnickinnic River, Root River and Veterans Park Lagoon.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Milwaukee?
Wisconsin requires boaters to drain every bit of water and strip off plants and animals before driving away from the landing.
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