Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:48 PM)
- Water level
- 13.88 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Big Rib River
Updated 56 min agoSource: USGS station 05398000 — WISCONSIN RIVER AT ROTHSCHILD, WI · 3.4 mi from Big Rib River
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (67% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Rib River Boat Ramp
| Location | Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Rib River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.937673, -89.638796 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Marathon County |
Big Rib River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Big Rib River in Wausau, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.93767, -89.63880. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Big Rib River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Big Rib River in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Paved, launch type: Ramp, ada accessible: Yes. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Wausau • public launch in Marathon County • fishing access on Big Rib River • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Paved |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Ramp |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Managed By | County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Rib River Boat Ramp
Is Big Rib River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Big Rib River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Wausau, Wisconsin.
What water does Big Rib River Boat Ramp access?
Big Rib River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Big Rib River in Wausau, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Big Rib River Boat Ramp?
Big Rib River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.937673, -89.638796 in Wausau, Wisconsin. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.0 mi of Big Rib River Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.