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Yahara River Parkway, Madison, WI

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Sports & Outdoors

Yahara River Parkway

A riverside city park in Madison, Wisconsin, offering fishing access along the Yahara River.

101 N. Thornton Ave., Madison, WI 53703 · Madison, WI

About Yahara River Parkway

Yahara River Parkway is a city-managed park in Madison, Wisconsin, covering about 7.66 acres along the Yahara River. The park is listed for fishing, and visitors aged 16 and older need a Wisconsin DNR fishing license. The city also notes that fish caught here may carry contaminants, so checking state guidance on eating your catch is advised.

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  • #fishing
  • #urban park
  • #Yahara River
  • #Madison

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