Fox Locks

06/02/2026

Attention kayakers and canoeists: if you hit the water in a non-motorized boat, our portage improvements give you access to the river outside of our operating hours. Get an update on the status of our upgraded portages at this link: https://foxlocks.org/blog/elementor-260522/

05/30/2026

ATTENTION KAYAKERS! About half of the new portages on the Fox River navigational channels are finished. Check out this short video about how to use them safely.

18 of 31 portages on the Fox Locks system are newly constructed and...

05/29/2026

DID YOU KNOW: The City of Kaukauna has a new seawall perfect for a tie up. It's a short walk to downtown Kaukauna where you can get to Kaukauna Coffee & Tea, Electric City Lanes, and a few taverns.

05/28/2026

Hey Boaters! If you're traveling through the locks, share your pics on our FB page!

05/27/2026

THANKS TO WLUK TV 11 for the great story showing how paddlers can use the new portages around the Fox Locks. We have 13 portages finished and paddlers can use them even when the locks are not operating. It's one way to continue access to the Fox River!

Along sections of the Fox River, a system of locks may present challenges for some. But a new way to safely get around those locks is receiving high marks.

05/26/2026

Hey Kayakers and Locks Lovers: watch WLUK TV 11 at 5 tonight for a story on how NEWPaddlers are using the new Kayak portages. In this pic, Dir. of Ops Jeremy Cords and Lily the Locks Lab talk with WLUK's Eric Peterson about the new Kaukauna portages.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

There's no better way to kick off summer in Wisconsin than on the water. You can visit the Fox Locks by boat or on foot this weekend--great pedestrian viewing from Depere, Appleton, Little Chute and Kauakuana!

05/23/2026

Please share this link with your friends! We are open for a great Memorial Day weekend, but there are a few operational details to check before hitting the water. Learn more at this link: https://foxlocks.org/schedule-and-operations/lock-hours-procedures/

05/21/2026

It's the official start of the Summer! If you're hitting the river this Memorial Day, check our operating schedule for updated hours. https://foxlocks.org/schedule-and-operations/lock-hours-procedures/