Mississippi River Pool 8 - LaCrosse

that picture of the Genoa Power Plant launch is on Pool 9, not pool 8. It's Lock and Dam #8, but is the start of pool 9.

Genoa power plant launch
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What’s a good Boat launch to get up by the dam on the wi side? thanks in advance 
 

Any questions on fishing reports 

Yes, we've all been fishing in lead suits to protect us from a leak that happened 100 miles away, wasn't in the river, and hasn't even caused a single evacuation in the town where it actually happened.

Any concerns about the huge radioactive waste spill up river at the nuclear power plant? 

I’d like to be able get my dad out to fish the perch bite, but he’s a lot less mobile than last year. What’s the easiest landing to get an old guy in and out of the boat this time of year? In warmer weather, the landing at Vet’s freedom park off Clinton St worked well—the railing intended for getting in and out of a kayak there was perfect. Is that likely to be in place next week? If not, where else could we try?