Slow nowake boating restriction in effect St Croix

As predicted in an earlier post…

News Releases
Slow no-wake boating restriction in effect on St. Croix River

(Released September 28, 2010)

Recent heavy rains have caused the St. Croix River to rise to the level where boaters will be required to slow down to minimize shoreline damages, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Boaters on the St. Croix between Taylors Falls, Minn., and Prescott, Wis., must operate at slow no-wake speeds when the river’s level reaches 683 feet above sea level at Stillwater. The special restriction, authorized by state rules in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, is aimed at reducing shoreline erosion and resulting property damage in areas not usually susceptible to wave action at lower water levels.
Officials from Wisconsin, Minnesota and the National Park Service will post signs regarding the slow no-wake requirement at all public accesses, and marina operators have been notified.

The slow no-wake rule will remain in effect until the water level again recedes below the 683-foot level. Boat and water safety officials at the DNR also point out that high-running rivers often contain debris floating just below the surface that can pose serious hazards. Boaters should slow down and exercise extra caution in such conditions.

does that apply anywhere on the river that is a slow no wake for instance wabasha

St.Croix River only, funny that Hubbard doesnt know that as he was making wake tonight follwed by a few fishing boats

Full wake all day today. No wake is at an elevation of 683 ft at stillwater. As of 7 pm today it has not reached that yet. Hubbards captains are very aware of this regulation. Most boaters are not. It does not matter what DNR or the newpapers say. If it is not at 683 at stillwater, wakes are permitted. Tomorrow it will most likely be no wake.

Good call Dwhale Looks like the river is just under 683 Click here for levels

Dwhale,
Thank-you for this post! This has been my policy as well.
Turk

Weds. nite St. Croix level at Black Bass Point was just about 18 in. below the first of the three bark damage rings last spring’s ice left on shoreline trees. While we were pulling the big boat for winter storage the waterline advanced about four inches up the sand, flooding our highest fire pit. Slow, quiet, steady, incedible! Hope they don’t have to raise the pool so high they close Stillwater bridge again–had enough problems aleady this season with spring flood and balky traffic arms. I expect today the last of the sand will disappear at our corner of Black Bass, flooding the unhatched softshell turtle eggs. Wonder how this fall phenomenon is going to effect the year class of other critters. The geese, gulls and owls have been particularly vocal just after dusk–‘spose they know somethin’s up?

So, I absolutely need to get my boat in the water by Stillwater next Sat (see Stillwater Favor thread), if the water stays no wake are there still landings available? At what point does Boom Site close? Beanies? Thanks!

i drove down to beanies this morning. tough to get out of there it appears to me. i didn’t see any empty trailers down there.

That’s a long ride from Beannies to Stillwater at no wake speed…

-J.

Does Boom close?

never put in there. there is a old launch in N Hudson. You can get in there and you are closer to stillsville.

I’ve never seen the the boomsite closed.

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So, I absolutely need to get my boat in the water by Stillwater next Sat (see Stillwater Favor thread), if the water stays no wake are there still landings available? At what point does Boom Site close? Beanies? Thanks!

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Beanies is flooded N.Hudson Launch is your best bet or there is a launch just on the north side of Houlton.

N Hudson launch is very doable it appears to me

Thanks Guys! I wonder if I can run some riggers off a giant pumpkin?

Croix at Stillwater bridge this monring Monday 10-4 was just below 685 and apparently holding, though the local PD said our crest was Saturday. Crappie fishermen are anxious for the levels to go down so they can work the riverfront walls.

She is below 83!!! Gonna winder her up tonight.

You go Tuck! I wish I could say you you’re the first, but after Sat I think not. Made for some interesting radio talk, I didn’t think you could say those words on 16.

Does there have to be a formal statement, or is below 83′ good enough?

Must be below 683 here at Stillwater now. Sunday the turkey boats and some fishermen where zooming around above the bridge.

i believe lakefront launch opened this morning. i saw a rig in there with no boat on the trailer. haven’t heard how the bite was. going to try tomorrow.

I was in Prescott Monday night. Nothing happening. Ended up biting some Oysters at Boat Drinks then moving on to Filanders. Fun night regardless of fishing.