Rush Lake

Public Access

There are three public access points to Rush Lake. These include two gravel boat landings and one walk in access. Please be aware that the average depth of Rush Lake is 1.5 feet deep and boating is suitable only for canoes, skiffs, kayaks, and small boats powered by marsh type “go-devil” engines. The bottom of Rush Lake consists of deep muck and extreme care should be used when walking on the bottom.

1. South Landing: This gravel boat landing is located at the end of Lake Road in Ripon Township, Fond du Lac County. From Ripon take County Road “E” north 2 miles to Cork Street, turn right heading east on Cork Street 1.2 miles to Lake Road, turn left on Lake Road heading north 1.0 miles to the landing.
2. East Landing: This gravel boat landing is located off of County Road “M” in Nepeuskun Township, Winnebago County. From Pickett take County Road “M” north 5 miles and turn left just before Waukau Creek Crosses the highway. Drive over the bridge and follow the gravel road down to the Lake. Please park in the gravel parking lots provided. There is additional parking across the street in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lot.
3. North Access: This walk in access is located off of Osborne Road in Nepeuskun Township, Winnebago County. From Pickett take County Road “M” 6 miles north to Osborne Road. Turn left on Osborne heading west, go 0.75 miles and turn left (south) into the DNR parking area and walk in access point. This area provides walk in access to the Lake. Be advised that there is over 300 yards of cattail marsh that must be traversed before reaching open water.

Please treat these areas with respect and take out all litter, stay on gravel roads, and report all vandalism. Public lands are your lands!

Rush Lake Public Access Points [PDF 187KB]

For more information about Rush Lake, send email to: DNR Wildlife Biologist.

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