License & Fishing Tournament Application
WI DNR Tournament Application
Use this link to apply for a tournament permit in Wisconsin to reserve your dates.
Purchase WI Fishing License
Reciprocity agreements between Wisconsin and the states of Iowa and Minnesota allow a person to fish the boundary waters on the Mississippi River providing they have a valid fishing license from one of the adjacent states
No Wake Zones
Please be mindful of all of our No-Wake Zones throughout the La Crosse Region.
Mississippi River Pool Maps
Maps for all pools in the La Crosse Region
Boat Landings – Pools 7, 8, & 9
*Boat landing fees are subject to other fees if outside of the La Crosse boat landings as listed below
Water Level Info
Use the link below to see the differing water levels between pools
La Crosse Boat Landing Locations
Veterans Freedom Park Boat Launch
East Copeland Boat Launch (2 landings)
7th Street Boat Launch (South Side)
Municipal Harbor Boat Launch (South Side)
La Crosse Boat Landings & Launch Permit Fees
Customers have the ability to pay for boat launch parking facilities in a variety of ways and locations. No more stickers on trailers needed! Boat launch permitting is per vehicle license plate. ALL VEHICLES using the boat launch parking facilities must be registered with either a daily permit or season permit.
Boat launch parking facilities allow for overnight parking with proper permits. Vehicles must have a season permit or a daily permit for each day/night the vehicle will be parked at the landing facilities.
Pay stations located at all boat launch parking facilities allow customers to pay for daily or season permits on-site. On-site purchases can be made with credit card or exact cash. You can also pay by an app on your phone: ParkMobile.
Permits can still be purchased in person or over the phone at the La Crosse City Hall Parks & Recreation Office or the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center. If choosing this option, be sure to know the license plate for each vehicle being registered.
| Per Vehicle Permit | Permit Fees | Resident Permit Fees |
| Season Permit | $30 | $20 |
| Daily Permit* | $10 | $7 |
| Veteran Season Permit** | $10 | Free |
*Daily passes expire at Midnight on the date of purchase.
**Veteran Season Permits are only available in person at La Crosse City Hall Parks & Recreation Office or the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center. If choosing this option, be sure to know the license plate for each vehicle being registered.
Tackle Shops & Boat Repair Locations
American Marine
608-783-2628
Ace of La Crosse
608-788-9950
Island Outdoors
608-782-5552
