Kayaking · Wisconsin
Kayaking in Wisconsin
6 outfitters across Wisconsin. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
10,860 mi
634 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
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Cities
4
Most in Milwaukee (2), Sturgeon Bay (2)
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 Wisconsin.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Kayak Company | Sturgeon Bay | 5.0434 Google reviews |
| Silent Wake Kayak Instruction & Tours | Fredonia | 5.088 Google reviews |
| Door County Kayak Tours | Sturgeon Bay | 4.9949 Google reviews |
| Riverwood Canoe & Kayak Rental | Osceola | 4.9451 Google reviews |
| Milwaukee Kayak Company | Milwaukee | 4.9306 Google reviews |
| Milwaukee Kayak Tours | Milwaukee | 4.9243 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Wisconsin
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Wisconsin
- 10,860 mi
- River reaches
- 634
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 155
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Wisconsin River410 mi
- Mississippi River294 mi
- Yellow River247 mi
- Wolf River234 mi
- Fox River194 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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