Lynxville
Small village. Remarkable eagles. River life at its quietest.
Lynxville is a small Mississippi River village that earns its place on this list for one exceptional reason: it sits at the gateway to Pool 9, home to one of the largest bald eagle nesting populations in the entire Midwest. Volunteers have documented 140 confirmed nests in the 31-mile stretch of river between Genoa and Lynxville. Lock and Dam #9 anchors the village, walleye fishing at the Falling Rock landing draws serious anglers, and the bluff above town carries a cross and three shepherd figures that glow seasonally against the dark.
The rural roads back from the river are beautiful. Lynxville itself is genuinely small and unpolished -- the appeal is the river, the wildlife, and the solitude.
Quick Facts
Population
130
On the Great River Road, along the Mississippi River
Gateway to Pool 9
140 confirmed bald eagle nests in a 31-mile river stretch
Lock & Dam #9
prime walleye fishing at Falling Rock landing
What You'll Find Here
Bald eagle nesting –140 confirmed nests in a 31-mile stretch, one of the Midwest's largest concentrations
Mitchell's Liquor Box Tavern & Tackle, a popular river road bar and tackle shop near the dam, a favorite stop for motorcyclists
Valley roads and ridge overlooks -- some of the most spectacular scenery in Crawford County, popular for scenic drives and homes
Mississippi Bend Campground and RV Park with river access
Hoochies & the Dog Haus, popular local gathering spots on the river
Lynxville Dam & Falling Rock landing -- legendary walleye fishing, one of the most popular angler destinations on the Upper Mississippi
Seneca Area School District -- centrally located between the orchards, valleys, and river corridor
20 minutes to Prairie du Chien for the full range of services
