Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:45 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 30 min agoSource: USGS station 05393500 — SPIRIT RIVER AT SPIRIT FALLS, WI · 12 mi from Prairie River
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Prairie River Carry-In
| Location | TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Prairie River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.293575, -89.537893 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lincoln |
Prairie River Carry-In is a public boat launch providing access to Prairie River in TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.29357, -89.53789. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Prairie River Carry-In 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 Carry-In
Is Prairie River Carry-In free to use?
Yes, Prairie River Carry-In is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin.
What water does Prairie River Carry-In access?
Prairie River Carry-In provides boat launch access to Prairie River in TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Prairie River Carry-In?
Prairie River Carry-In is located at coordinates 45.293575, -89.537893 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.