Paddle The Pecatonica River Water Trail
Subtitle
Illinois Water Usage Stamps
are no longer required
are no longer required
as of June 1, 2018.
The Law.
The Law.
If your watercraft is human powered,
it does not need to be registered or stamped.
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EZ Kayak Launch in Krape Park
EZ Kayak Launch in Krape Park
is back on Yellow Creek. 5/19/18
Our 4 EZ kayak launches are back on the Pec River.
McConnell Bobtown Landing,
McNeil's Damascus Landing,
Tutty's Crossing, &
McConnell Bobtown Landing,
McNeil's Damascus Landing,
Tutty's Crossing, &
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STAY OFF THE RIVERS AND STREAMS
DURING FLOOD CONDITIONS.
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July 8, 2018
Beware of log jams blocking the
Pecatonica River
known log jams;
known log jams;
none, paddlers can get thru most areas,
but motor boats-probably not.
Report blockages to me.
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NEW - SHUTTLE SERVICE CLICK HERE
Freeport Taxi - more shuttle options
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Landing info - updated June 4, 2018
Brewster's Landing - concrete boat ramp, could be muddy.
McConnell Bobtown Landing - floating boat dock and kayak EZ launch
is back on the River and Ready to Go.
Illinois' Friendliest Paddle, MBL to MDL
McNeil's Damascus Landing Concrete boat ramp-with floating boat dock
is back on the River and Ready to Go.
The kayak EZ launch is back on the River and Ready to Go.
Illinois' Friendliest Paddle, MBL to MDL
McNeil's Damascus Landing Concrete boat ramp-with floating boat dock
is back on the River and Ready to Go.
The kayak EZ launch is back on the River and Ready to Go.
Wes Block Trail Head - un-improved with concrete rip/rap on river bank.
Tutty's Crossing - Concrete boat ramp - floating boat dock with kayak launch
is back on the River and Ready to Go.
Tutty's Crossing - Concrete boat ramp - floating boat dock with kayak launch
is back on the River and Ready to Go.
Hancock Marina - concrete boat ramp, could be muddy.
Ridott Fishing Park - mud river bank.
Atten's Landing - mud river bank.
NEW - SHUTTLE SERVICE CLICK HERE
Freeport Taxi - more shuttle options
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Cold Water Paddle Smart Fast Water
http://www.gobair.org/Resources/Documents/Cold_Water.pdf
http://www.coldwatersafety.org/Rule2.html
http://www.canoeingthenew.com/safety
Local Water Temperatures Guideline
to open, right click, open in new tab
Illinois water temperatures
Wisconsin water temperatures
not all gauges report water temperature.
Paddle Smart
Remember, 120 degrees -
Water Temp PLUS Air Temp
Water Temp PLUS Air Temp
Rent or test paddle a canoe or kayak
Camping & Paddling on our
Pecatonica River Water Trail click here
Pecatonica River Water Trail click here
Pretzel City, Freeport,llinois 
But Mrs Mikes Chips are very good also.
If every paddler would teach
4 new people how to paddle every year,
the world would be a better place.
AND WHILE YOU ARE ENJOYING OUR
PECATONICA RIVER WATER TRAIL,
PLEASE CARRY A PLASTIC BAG AND
PICK UP A LITTLE TRASH.
Thank You
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Concrete Picnic Tables
We installed 6 Concrete Picnic Tables at Atten's Landing this summer.
Thanks to a Grant from the Freeport Community Foundation, Freeport, Illinois.
These are exposed aggregate concrete tables, which weigh over 1100 pounds
and can survive flooding. These beautiful tables are placed on concrete slabs.
We installed 6 Concrete Picnic Tables at Atten's Landing this summer.
Thanks to a Grant from the Freeport Community Foundation, Freeport, Illinois.
These are exposed aggregate concrete tables, which weigh over 1100 pounds
and can survive flooding. These beautiful tables are placed on concrete slabs.
2 of the 6 Picnic tables
at Atten's Landing
at Atten's Landing
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Welcome to Stephenson County Illinois
Pecatonica River Water Trail --- map
home of
1/2 mile trip up to 100 miles, with lots of choices in between.
Come to Freeport and enjoy your 1 or 2 week vacation paddling our
15 Water Trails on our Pecatonica River,
resting in our local motels,
and dining in our 69 local restaurants.
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Come to Freeport and enjoy your 1 or 2 week vacation paddling our
15 Water Trails on our Pecatonica River,
resting in our local motels,
and dining in our 69 local restaurants.
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Check out The Pecatonica River Depth and Cubic Feet per Second
at Freeport, Illinois click here.
Freeport flood stage is 13 feet
at Freeport, Illinois click here.
Freeport flood stage is 13 feet
Check out The Pecatonica River depth at Martintown, Wi click here.
Martintown flood stage is 13.5 feet
Martintown flood stage is 13.5 feet
Check out the Pecatonica River at Shirland, Illinois click here.
Shirland flood stage is 11 feet
Check out The East Branch of Pecatonica River
depth at Blanchardville, Wi click here.
depth at Blanchardville, Wi click here.
Blanchardville flood stage is 12 feet
Trip #1 - 6.2 miles - Brewster Landing to McConnell Bobtown Landing
Trip #2 - 7.9 miles - McConnell Bobtown Landing to McNeil's Damascus Landing
Illinois' Friendliest Paddle
Trip #3 - 8 miles - McNeil's Damascus Landing to Wes Block Trail Head
Trip #4 - 6.2 miles - Wes Block Trail Head to Tutty's Crossing in Freeport
Trip #2 - 7.9 miles - McConnell Bobtown Landing to McNeil's Damascus Landing
Illinois' Friendliest Paddle
Trip #3 - 8 miles - McNeil's Damascus Landing to Wes Block Trail Head
Trip #4 - 6.2 miles - Wes Block Trail Head to Tutty's Crossing in Freeport
Trip #5 - 1/2 mile or 3 mile - Tutty's Crossing to Hancock Ave Boat Ramp or VFW
2.8 miles - Tutty's crossing to VFW pic - VFW boat ramp
Trip #6 - 16 miles - Hancock Ave Boat Ramp to Ridott Fishing Park
Trip #7 - 7 miles - Ridott Fishing Park to Atten's Landing
Trip #7 - 7 miles - Ridott Fishing Park to Atten's Landing
Trip #8 - 7 miles - Atten's Landing to Pecatonica Village Park
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Beginners,
G0 learn to paddle in a lake;
Lake Le Aqua Na, Lena, IL map
Lake Le Aqua Na, Lena, IL map
Rock Cut State Park , Loves Park, IL map
or paddle Yellow Creek in Krape Park, Freeport, IL
Go to map for pin-point location.
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Support The Illinois Paddling Council
The Illinois Paddling council is dedicated to promoting the safe enjoyment
Support The Illinois Paddling Council
The Illinois Paddling council is dedicated to promoting the safe enjoyment
of all phases of canoeing and kayaking in Illinois,
to assure access to the state's waters,
and to protect and preserve the natural resources within the state.
Join the Prairie State Canoeists for paddling trips.
Join the Prairie State Canoeists for paddling trips.
Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation
Builders of the Pecatonica River WaterTrail
http://www.pecriver.org/
Builders of the Pecatonica River WaterTrail
http://www.pecriver.org/
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Paddling poses significant potential hazards including risk of injury or death, and each person participating in this activity needs to understand the risks involved, obtain the necessary training and take all the needed precautions.
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