Rental spots differ by whether they offer flatwater paddling or river trips with shuttle service, as well as the types of watercraft available, such as single, tandem, or sit-on-top kayaks. Some locations include paddles, life jackets, and dry bags in the base rate, while others charge extra or require advance reservations for weekend launches. A map pin shows where the launch site is, but it does not tell you if the location caters to self-guided beginners or experienced paddlers tackling moving water.
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CWO Kayak Rental
407 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Milwaukee Kayak Tours
113 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-2560
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Milwaukee Kayak Company
318 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
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Brew City Kayak
820 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
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Mke Kayak Tours
1110 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53203-1100
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Forward Outdoor
500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Adventure Milwaukee
830 E Keefe Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212-1722
Bayfield 5
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Kayak the Apostle Islands
37325 Daley Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814
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Wilderness Inquiry Little Sand Bay Base Camp
33095 Little Sand Bay Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814
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South Shore Adventures
84460 WI-13, Bayfield, WI 54814
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Trek & Trail
7 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814-3817
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Kayaktheapostleislands
onigaamin drive, Bayfield, WI 54814
Madison 3
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Rutabaga Paddlesports
2620 Rimrock Rd, Madison, WI 53713
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Olbrich Park Boat Rentals - Rutabaga Paddlesports
3527 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53714
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Wingra Boats
824 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI 53711
Ontario 3
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Titanic Canoe Rental
300 WI-131, Ontario, WI 54651
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Drifty's Canoe Rental
300 E South St, Ontario, WI 54651
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Mr Ducks Canoe Rental LLC
100 Main St, Ontario, WI 54651
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Northward Adventures
4201 Main St, Stevens Point, WI 54481-3300
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Bahamas on the River
1766 County Rd HH, Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Red Bridge Kayak Launch
800-848 Walkush Rd, Stevens Point, WI 54481
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PaddleBreak Adventures
215 N Main St, West Bend, WI 53095
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Orenda Outdoors
277 S Main St, West Bend, WI 53095
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Zodiac Kayak Adventures
West Bend, WI
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Shotgun Eddy Whitewater Rafting
N 2765 Hwy 55, White Lake, WI 54491
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Shotgun Eddy Raft Rental
N2765 hwy 55 &cty M Rd, White Lake, WI 54491
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Herb's Wolf River Rafting
N2580 State Highway 55, White Lake, WI 54491-9700
Boscobel 2
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Wisconsin River Outings Canoe Rental
715 Wisconsin Ave, Boscobel, WI 53805
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Wisconsin River Rentals
600 Elm St, Boscobel, WI 53805
Melrose 2
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2 Brother Canoe Rentals
N608 N Bend Dr, Melrose, WI 54642
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Black River Express Canoe Rental
301 S Washington St, Melrose, WI 54642
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Kinni Kayak
W Park St, River Falls, WI 54022
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River Guide Kayaks
355 W Park St, River Falls, WI 54022
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Wildman Adventure Resort
N12080 Allison Ln, Silver Cliff, WI 54104
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Kosir's Rapid Rafts
W14073 County Road C, Silver Cliff, WI 54104
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Kayak Door County-sturgeon Bay
59 N Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-3413
Open Daily 9am-5pm, Sunday 19am-4pm
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Peninsula Kayak Company
6300 State Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-9546
Washburn 2
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Paddle Ride Adventure
1015 Central Ave, Washburn, WI 54891
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Whitecap Kayak
31375 Wannebo Rd, Washburn, WI 54891
Albany 1
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S and B Tubing
100 E Main St, Albany, WI 53502
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Lozier’s at the “Narrows”
1233 Country Road F, Birchwood, WI 54817
Brule 1
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Brule River Canoe Rental, Inc.
13869 US-2, Brule, WI 54820
Burlington 1
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Tip A Canoe
8213 Wheatland Rd, Burlington, WI 53105-9423
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Y'Allbee Tubin
9000 Camel Ridge Rd, Cassville, WI 53806
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Prs Watersports
3215 Golf Rd PMB 110, Delafield, WI 53018-2157
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Hawk's Nest Outfitters
6141 W STH 70, Eagle River, WI 54521-9516
Edgerton 1
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Drift Away Paddle Company
6407 W Caledonia Rd, Edgerton, WI 53534
Farmington 1
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Ding's Boat Dock
E1171 County Q, Farmington, WI 54981
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Lake Coast Adventures
Fond du Lac, WI
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Fontana Paddle Company
454 Lake St, Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI 53125
Fremont 1
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Anchor Point Rentals and Retail
204 Wolf River Dr, Fremont, WI 54940
Gillett 1
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Oconto River Rafting and Tubing
W2319 WI-22, Gillett, WI 54124
Grantsburg 1
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Wild River Outfitters
15177 WI-70, Grantsburg, WI 54840
Hartford 1
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KT Kayak
3250 Kettle Moraine Rd, Hartford, WI 53027
Hudson 1
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Willow Kayaks LLC
1106 County Road A, Hudson, WI 54016-6964
Jacksonport 1
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Cave Point Paddle & Pedal
6329 WI-57, Jacksonport, WI 54235
Lyndon 1
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Paddle Pub Wisconsin Dells
W1147 River Bay Rd, Lyndon, WI 53944
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Hawk's Nest Canoe Outfitters
263 N US Highway 51, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
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Simply Paddle
1001 River Ct, Manitowoc, WI 54220-2947
Mazomanie 1
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Blackhawk River Runs
10032 County Hwy Y, Mazomanie, WI 53560
Mondovi 1
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Ben and Jens Recreational Rentals
E7216 160th Ave, Mondovi, WI 54755
Montello 1
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Rendezvous Bar / Paddle & Sports Rentals
201 Main St, Montello, WI 53949
Montreal 1
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Eagle Powersports
32 Wisconsin Ave, Montreal, WI 54550-9701
Mosinee 1
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Drift Explorer
142945 Moon Rd, Mosinee, WI 54455
Neenah 1
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Fox River Kayaking Company
1353 N Lake St, Neenah, WI 54956
Niagara 1
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Kosir's
W7010 US-8, Niagara, WI 54151
North Freedom 1
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Baraboo River Canoe and Kayak Rentals
106 Freedom St, North Freedom, WI 53951
Onalaska 1
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Schafer's River Rentals
w7221 N Shore Ln, Onalaska, WI 54650
Osceola 1
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Riverwood Canoe and Kayak Rental
254 Cascade St S, Osceola, WI 54020
Oxford 1
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Umingmaq Paddle Touring Center (OPEN BY APPOINTMENT)
W8353 Eagle Dr, Oxford, WI 53952
Phillips 1
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Phillips WI. Kayak Rentals
N8646 E Wilson Flowage Rd, Phillips, WI 54555-7477
Salem Lakes 1
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Float The Fox River Tubing
9521 304th Ave, Salem Lakes, WI 53105
Sauk City 1
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Bender's Bluffview Canoe Rentals
E 10032 Huerth Rd, Sauk City, WI 53583
Shawano 1
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Great Wolf Tubing Co
1013 S Water St, Shawano, WI 54166
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Kayak Sheboygan
37 North Point Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081
Sheldon 1
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Kickapoo Wild Adventures
North of Ontario, 30352 State Hwy 131 1 mile, WI on Hwy #131, Sheldon, WI 54648
Shiocton 1
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Dragonfly Paddlers
W7855 Morgan Rd, Shiocton, WI 54170
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Kayak Door County
2457 S Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Spring Green 1
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Wisconsin Canoe Company
e4440 US-14, Spring Green, WI 53588
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Paddlefish Adventures
723 WI-35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024
Sterling 1
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White Booby Rentals
2762 E River Rd, Sterling, WI 54024
Suamico 1
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Suamico Paddle
Paddle's kayaks located behind Design A La Mode for easy access to the Suamico River, 1774 Riverside Dr, Suamico, WI 54313
Swiss 1
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Pardun's Canoe Rental and Shuttle
7595 Main St E, Swiss, WI 54830
Trego 1
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Jack's Canoe Rental
N7504 Wagon Bridge Rd, Trego, WI 54888
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Paddle Two Rivers
500 Zlatnik Dr, Two Rivers, WI 54241
Underhill 1
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Oconto River Adventures LLC
13461 County VV, Underhill, WI 54124
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Island Adventure Company
164 Green Bay Rd, Washington, WI 54246
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Fox River Canoe Adventures and Kayaks
8330 Fox River Rd, Waterford, WI 53185
Waterloo 1
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Grant River Tubin Co. LLC
9000 Camel Ridge Rd, Waterloo, WI 53820
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Dells Kayak Rentals
2350 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, corner of highway 12 and 13, 2370 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Wolf River 1
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Wolf River Tubing Co.
N4445 WI-55, Wolf River, WI 54491
Wonewoc 1
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Beyond Boundaries Canoe, Kayak & Bike
113 Center St, Wonewoc, WI 53968
Wrightstown 1
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Kayak Wisconsin
Mueller Park BOAT LAUNCH AREA, 620 Washington St, Wrightstown, WI 54180
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Good to know
What equipment is typically included with a kayak or canoe rental?
Most operators include the watercraft, paddles, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) for every passenger as part of the standard rental fee. Some businesses also provide dry bags or safety whistles, but you should bring your own sun protection, water, and quick-drying clothing.
Do I need prior paddling experience to rent a kayak?
Flatwater rentals on lakes or quiet bays generally do not require prior experience, and staff usually provide a brief safety orientation before launch. Guided trips or river runs with rapids may recommend or require basic paddling skills, so check age and experience guidelines before booking.
How much does a typical kayak or canoe rental cost?
Hourly rentals on flatwater typically range from $15 to $30 per hour for a single kayak, while double kayaks and canoes cost slightly more. Half-day or full-day river trips with shuttle service often cost between $40 and $80 per person.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Wisconsin, check the 93 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Wisconsin, MarinaAtlas indexes 93 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.