Mecan River Paddle Guide

If there’s one stream in southern Wisconsin that is a paddler’s paradise, it’s the Mecan River. Starting at a pretty lake fed by natural springs, the river meanders for some…

Mecan River IV

Dover Avenue to Germania
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Quite possibly the single most boring stretch of the otherwise lively and lovely Mecan River, the only honorary aspects to this trip are the…

Mecan River III

Mecan River Springs to 11th Road
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Two exploratory trips combined into one (for the sake of simplicity) that certainly tested one’s patience and fortitude, but also offered extraordinary…

Mecan River II

Germania to Lock Road
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One of the better getaway destinations for paddling in southern Wisconsin with a northwoods-like feel, the Mecan features crystal clear water, peppy current, and…

Mecan River Video: Dakota to Highway 22

Here's a little look at the Mecan River from earlier this season. A popular river for paddling, as well as fly fishing, the Mecan is a clear, sandy-bottomed and twisty trout stream flowing through the beautiful pines of Central Wisconsin...