Canoe and kayak trips range in length from two hours, three hours, four hours, five hours, six hours, seven hours, overnight, to several days. Water levels are good all summer on the 70 mile stretch from Hayward to Riverside landings. For information on water levels for other sections of river please call us.
We service the entire Namekagon River. Trips can
be planned for the beginner or experienced visitor.
Call us and we'll help you plan the perfect trip
for your family, youth group, church group, or just a romantic escape for the
two of you. We will also suggest picnicking and camping options for your
trip.
JACKS NOW OFFERS OLD TOWN, WENONAH, & ALUMACRAFT CANOES
Have an odd number of people in your group? Rent a
kayak!
Canoe Rentals are $24.00 per day (shuttle fee is additional).
We provide full shuttle service to all of the Namekagon and most of the St.
Croix rivers.
Our canoes are 17 ft. old town,
wenonah, or aluminum, and have 2 seats. (backrest
available for rent or purchase)
2 adults recommended, 3 adults max. or 2 adults and 2 children max.
RIVER MAPS
Click here to plan your river trip
Click here for information on larger groups.
FISHING IS EXCELLENT ON THE NAMEKAGON THIS YEAR!!
A variety of warm-water fish are caught in the remaining areas
of the Riverway,
including smallmouth bass, muskellunge, walleye and
catfish. Either a Minnesota
or Wisconsin fishing license is required,
depending on where you fish.
The St. Croix is a state boundary river and is
referred to specifically in
Minnesota and Wisconsin fishing regulations
booklets.
You can pick up copies of state fishing regulation booklets at
Riverway visitor centers,
or download copies from state
Department of Natural Resources. websites:
www.dnr.state.mn.us or
www.dnr.state.wi.us. 
Good trout fishing exists on the Namekagon River above
Hayward, WI.
Jack with a couple of nice walleye on opening morning.