Upper Steve Creek -- Flowage Ramp boat launch
Upper Steve Creek -- Flowage Ramp
The Upper Steve Creek Flowage is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. The flowage covers an area of approximately 503 acres and has a maximum depth of 24 feet. It is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, bass, and panfish.
The Upper Steve Creek - Flowage Ramp is open to all types of boats, including motorized and non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks. However, it is important to note that all boats must comply with Wisconsin's boating regulations and have current registration and safety equipment on board. Additionally, the flowage has a 10 mph speed limit, and all boats must observe no-wake zones near shorelines, docks, and other structures.
In summary, the Upper Steve Creek - Flowage Ramp is a concrete boat launch ramp that provides access to the Upper Steve Creek Flowage in Price County, Wisconsin. It is approximately 20 feet wide, and all types of boats are permitted on the water, provided they comply with Wisconsin's boating regulations.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Upper Steve Creek -- Flowage Ramp -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jump River At Sheldon | 674 cfs | → |
| Flambeau River Near Bruce | 1,300 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Upper Steve Creek -- Flowage Ramp as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upper Steve Creek -- Flowage Ramp
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Upper Steve Creek -- Flowage Ramp.