Maple Grove Bridge Boat Launch

When spring levels come up, half this site goes underwater — the parking area, the ramp approach, all of it. The Grand can stay high well into May some years, so don't bother making the trip without checking river gauge readings first.

One gravel lane and two trailer spots. You're not putting a 19-foot walleye boat in here. This is a canoe and kayak put-in, plain and simple. The float down to Trestle Bridge is a solid 2-3 hour paddle and worth the trip.

Downed trees block the river in both directions not far from the launch. You've got maybe an eighth of a mile of open water before you're dealing with logjams. It turns that stretch into more of a pond than a flowing river, so plan accordingly if you're paddling through.

No restroom, no trash cans, no nothing. Bring a bag for your garbage because nobody's picking up after you out here. The big trees keep it shady and cool, which is nice, but that's the only perk the site itself offers.

Parking lot is almost always open — I've never seen it full. Weekdays you'll likely have the whole place to yourself. Good spot for bass, pike, and panfish if you're just bank fishing or drifting nearby, but it's more of a put-in than a destination.