Kayaking · Connecticut
Kayaking in Connecticut
6 outfitters across Connecticut. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
1,647 mi
168 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
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Cities
6
Best season
May to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 6 outfitters listed in Connecticut.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Kayak Connecticut | Westport | 5.0447 Google reviews |
| Kingfisher Adventures Kayak Rentals | New Haven | 5.061 Google reviews |
| Adventure Mystic Kayak/SUP/Bike Rental & Retail Shop | Stonington | 4.9196 Google reviews |
| Indian River Marina & Kayak | Clinton | 4.9193 Google reviews |
| Collinsville Canoe & Kayak | Canton | 4.7383 Google reviews |
| Main Stream Canoes & Kayaks/SUP | New Hartford | 4.5137 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Connecticut
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Connecticut
- 1,647 mi
- River reaches
- 168
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 51
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Connecticut River167 mi
- Housatonic River138 mi
- Farmington River46 mi
- Naugatuck River40 mi
- Scantic River36 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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