Southeast

A popular area for beginners. Lake canoeing is available on any of the 23 connecting lakes in the Chain. For family fun, rent a fiberglass canoe from area outfitters and enjoy a meandering ride down the Crystal River. The nearby Waupaca River flows gently past farms to its junction with the Wolf River just north of Partridge Lake.
July Weekday Canoe/Kayak Special!

Flows from Madison's lakes to the Rock River. Access is available on either Lake Mendota or Lake Monona, and along the river at road crossings. Locks lead through the series of lakes, and some dams need portaging. The current is slow and additional portages may be necessary during low water.
When you paddle through the Yahara River, which connects Lake Mendota to Lake Monona, you will reach the relatively untouched habitat of Lake Monona, where deer and owls live. This lake is the better choice for feeling alone with nature because of its beautifully-wooded surrounding area.

Flows gently through forested riverbanks in the rich farmlands of southern Wisconsin. Enjoy three wildlife areas enroute. Two dams must be portaged on the upper river; the Albany Dam has a stairway, while the Decatur Dam can be by-passed to Broad head by using the mill race waterway. The upper river is open with clearance around log jams. The lower river from the Highway 11 bridge to the state line is navigable, but be prepared to portage fallen trees.

Meanders through massive wetlands and shallow lakes amidst the rich farmland and picturesque glacial terrain of Dodge, Jefferson and Rock Counties. The Rock begins in the famous Horicon Marsh and flows through both Lakes Sinissippi and Koshkonong on it way to the Mississippi River. Access points at many road crossings and in Horicon, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Janesville and Beloit. The current is relaxing, but be prepared to portage several dams and an occasional fallen tree.
We offer several 1/2 day and full days’ runs down the Crawfish, Bark and Rock Rivers. We have 30 canoes and kayaks.

The river flows from the Sheboygan Broughton Marsh to Lake Michigan. Navigable waters begin at the Marsh and flow well over 25 miles to Lake Michigan. It is necessary to portage several dams and falls. The Pigeon, Mullet and Onion Rivers (all tributaries of the Sheboygan) can be canoed at high water.

River Flows across central and east-central Wisconsin to Green Bay. The current is slow with large areas of lake and marsh canoeing above Lake Butte des Morts. Access is available at many parks along the river. The Fox is navigable below Lake Winnebago, but recreational boat traffic is heavy.
Geographers divide the Fox into two distinct sections, the Upper Fox River, flowing from central Wisconsin into Lake Winnebago, and the Lower Fox River, linking Lake Winnebago to the Bay of Green Bay. Together, the two sections give the Fox River a length of 200 miles (322 km).

Flows along a scenic route into the City of Milwaukee. It features a number of low-level rapids. Several dams must be portaged. During low water, travel can be difficult due to exposed boulders and bars. Access is available at parks and dams. NOTE: Trips below Estabrook Park in Milwaukee are not recommended because of the heavy harbor traffic.
Within Milwaukee city limits the adventurous can kayak or canoe from below North Avenue to the mouth of the Harbor from a few access points.

Known as the 'Little Fox' or 'Illinois Fox,' this slow-current waterway meanders from southeastern Wisconsin into Illinois. Access is available at county and state highway crossings. Several dams must be portaged. Open Apr 15-Oct 31. Reservations suggested.
Route begins on Portage Canal connecting the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. Easy paddle along historic trade route. Dam portage.Flatwater paddling on Buffalo Lake. Take out in Montello. The Fox River is a tributary of the Illinois River in the states of Wisconsin and Illinois in the United States.