Fishing Resources for La Crosse, Wisconsin

Fishing Information in the La Crosse Region

Welcome to you #1 resource for all-things-angling in the La Crosse Region! Enjoy this comprehensive guide flooding with water level updates, boat launch locations, permit resources, tackle shops., and more!

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 PermitPermit FeesResident Permit Fees
Season Permit$30$20
Daily Permit*$10$7
Veteran Season Permit**$10Free

*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