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Badfish - Hwy.59 to Hwy.59 (2.5 miles)

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Badfish,

Hwy.59 to Hwy.59 (2.5 miles)

Class I(II)

2.5 Miles

Avg Gradient 4 fpm

Max Gradient 4 fpm

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Updated	Level
BADFISH CREEK NEAR COOKSVILLE, WI	80 - 1000 cfs	03h34m	114 cfs (rc= 0.1 )
BADFISH CREEK NEAR COOKSVILLE, WI	80 - 1000 cfs

River Description

Quick Facts:

Location: approximately 24 miles south from Madison.
Shuttle Length: 1.4 miles. (See details in "Directions" Tab.)
Character: Rural stream with swiftwater and atypically steady flow (See flow tab).

Put-in is approximately 811' elevation.
Take-out is approximately 800' elevation.
Thus total elevation change is approximately 11'.

General Overview

A couple of minor rapids (normally just class I) and a few rocks to dodge are the highlights of this small twisty creek. Beginner paddlers from the Madison area find this a handy place to practice in moving water.

NOTE: I have received a word of caution that Wild Parsnip is very common in the area. Summer boaters are warned to become familiar with this plant and it's effects in order to avoid it's unfortunate consequences. Two excellent sources for information are Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine or the Virginia Tech Weed Identification Guide.

StreamTeam Status: Not Verified

Last Updated: 2009-05-27 02:16:47