Rock River (Illinois)
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Sign in| Segment | Miles | River Mile | CFS | Status | Float Est. | Rapids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nebraska Street Launch → Chestnut St. Launch | 0.1 | RM 37.0 – 37.1 | — | — | 0:02hrs | — |
Rock River Public Access-Cappie's Landing → Newville Public Access | 38.8 | RM 97.5 – 136.3 | — | — | 11:05hrs | — |
Quick Facts
- Total Length
- 336 miles
- Gauge Stations
- 16
- Segments
- 6
- Boat Ramps
- 4
- Access Sites
- 6
Elevation Profile
Elevation data not yet available for this river.
Boat Ramps & Access
- RM 37
Nebraska Street Launch
Boat rampWisconsin Department of Natural Resources - RM 37
Chestnut St. Launch
Boat rampWisconsin Department of Natural Resources - RM 94
Horicon City Park Fishing Pier
Fishing accessWisconsin Department of Natural Resources - RM 98
Rock River Public Access-Cappie's Landing
Boat rampWisconsin Department of Natural Resources - RM 125Fishing accessWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- RM 136
Newville Public Access
Boat rampWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Current Hatches
No hatch calendar on file for this river yet.
Recommended Flies — Early November
No recommended flies on file for this river yet.
- Nebraska Street Launch → Chestnut St. Launch0.1 mi----:--hrs:min
- Rock River Public Access-Cappie's Landing → Newville Public Access38.8 mi----:--hrs:min
Regulations & Alerts
Spring Runoff Advisory
Water levels rising due to snowmelt. Exercise caution on all sections.
Browns Canyon National Monument
Special management area. No motorized boats permitted.
Catch & Release
Browns Canyon section: catch & release only for all trout species.
Bag & Possession Limits
Standard CO regulations: 4 trout per day, only 1 over 16".
Shuttle Distances
Nebraska Street Launch→Chestnut St. Launch
0.1 mi
river miles (driving distance varies)
Horicon City Park Fishing Pier→Rock River Public Access-Cappie's Landing
4 mi
river miles (driving distance varies)
Rock River Public Access-Cappie's Landing→Koshkonong Wildlife Area
27.1 mi
river miles (driving distance varies)
Koshkonong Wildlife Area→Newville Public Access
11.7 mi
river miles (driving distance varies)
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