Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:49 PM)
- Water level
- 1.44 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 Prairie River
Updated 21 min agoSource: USGS station 05393500 — SPIRIT RIVER AT SPIRIT FALLS, WI · 12 mi from Prairie River
Launch Light & Moon — July 3
local timeWaning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Prairie River Access
| Location | TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Prairie River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.343550, -89.464492 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lincoln |
Prairie River Access is a public boat launch providing access to Prairie River in TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.34355, -89.46449. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Prairie River Access is a public boat launch on Prairie River in TOWN OF RUSSELL, Lincoln 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: Unimproved, launch type: Carry-In, ada accessible: No. 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 TOWN OF RUSSELL • public launch in Lincoln • fishing access on Prairie River • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Unimproved |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | State(DNR) |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie River Access
Is Prairie River Access free to use?
Yes, Prairie River Access is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin.
What water does Prairie River Access access?
Prairie River Access provides boat launch access to Prairie River in TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Prairie River Access?
Prairie River Access is located at coordinates 45.343550, -89.464492 in TOWN OF RUSSELL, 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 Prairie River Access, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.