Canoe, Kayak & Paddle board

Nothing says stress relief like a peaceful paddle down a great river! With several rivers with multiple places to put in and take out, there is always a new waterway to explore! 

Ennis Lake

Located at John Muir County Park, enjoy the same peaceful 30-acre lake that John Muir came to love in his boyhood. There are no motorized boats allowed on the lake.

Moon (Birch) Lake

Located just west of Montello, enjoy a quiet paddle on this lake on which no motorized boats are allowed.

Rivers

Mecan River – Trip I
Put-in: 11th Road Bridge
Take-out: Cty. Hwy. JJ
Distance: 3.7 miles

There is a a pull off area 100′ feet to the north of the bridge at 11th Rd. Great water quality over a sandy river bottom.

Mecan River – Trip II
Put-in at Cty. Hwy. Y/JJ
Take-out at Hwy. 22
Distance:10 miles

Paddling the Mecan River, you will find clean water with strong current and a few riffles and tight turns. Paddlers often view deer, turtles and trout along this stretch of river.

Mecan River – Germania
Put-in: Germania Marsh
Take-out: Hwy. N
Distance: 6 miles

There is a class 2 chute under the Eagle Road bridge with a very good flow rate and height. The marsh provides a flat paddle where waterfowl is abundant in the spring and fall.

Fox River – Endeavor
Put-in: Hwy. O Public Launch
Take-out: North River Road Public Launch (Endeavor) or Island Drive Launch (Endeavor)
Distance: 6-8 miles

A very open paddle with lots of cattails. The river is over 100 feet wide in many areas, and does not have a lot of current.  Great for seeing waterfowl in the fall or spring. There are also a lot of deer, cranes and turtles in the area.

Fox River – Montello
Put-in: Krakow Park or across the road from Krakow Park.
Take-out: Grand River Locks – Public Landing
Distance: 5 miles

Both wooded and sandy banks on a fairly wide river. See cranes, beavers, deer and turtles.

White River
Put-in: Neshkoro Dam
Take-out: 22nd Ave. Public Launch
Distance: 3.43 miles
A peaceful river with clear, cool water.

Neenah Creek
Put-in:W. Chauncey St. Bridge
Take-out: Hwy. A Bridge
Distance: 6 miles

Cool, clear creek with a sandy bottom. A great place to view waterfowl.

Marquette County also offers plenty of places to paddle board, including Ennis Lake and Moon (Birch) Lake, which do not allow motors on them.

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Don't have a paddle board? Rent one from Lake Arrowhead Campground for use on Lake Puckaway!

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