Crawfish River Run – Half Day

Park your car at the downtown boat launch in Jefferson. We'll transport you about 7 miles upstream and drop you off on the Crawfish River at the Highway B bridge. This is a beautiful run and a great way to experience old Wisconsin. About 1 mile down river park the canoe for a picnic or hike at the famous Aztalan State Park. You'll see an assortment of birds and wildlife. Approximately 4 miles down river you'll find a small pond next to the river full or turtles. This run is open 7 days a week and remains open as long as the water lvels remain high enough.

Average run time is 2 - 3 hours without stopping and 3 - 4 hours if you stop at the park.

 
Bark River Run – Half Day

Park your car in downtown Fort Atkinson near the city’s boat ramp.  We’ll then transport you to the Burnt Village Park approximately 10 minutes away.  The Ho-Chunk Village dating from the 1700s once stood in the vicinity.  Just before the 1832 Black Hawk war, the village was burned during an intra-tribal conflict.  The US military camped at the site while in pursuit of the Black Hawk tribe and named the place Burnt Village.  

This half-day run starts on the Bark River and is just over 5-miles and takes anywhere from 2.5 – 4 hours.  Paddlers have reported seeing bald eagles, beavers and an assortment of birds and wildlife.  If you’re looking for solitude, this is the run for you!

 
Rock River Run – Half Day

Park your car at the downtown VFW Park in Jefferson, Wisconsin. We’ll pick you up and transport you to the Rock River Park located on County Road B about one half mile west of Johnson Creek. If you’re looking for a fun family run, this is the one.

The Rock River Run is an active river full of fish and fisherman, canoeist and kayakers. With few obstacles and a wide river, it’s a straight shot right into Jefferson. This half day run takes approximately 2.5 – 4 hours and is just over 5 miles long. You’ll finish up in downtown Jefferson just in time for lunch or dinner at one of the many pubs or restaurants.

 
Princes Point Run – Half Day

Drop your car off at Burnt Village Park located just outside of Fort Atkinson off of Highway N. We’ll then transport you to the Princes Point Wildlife Area approximately 15 minutes away. This nearly 7 mile run is located among water marsh, scattered woodlots, bottomland hardwoods and grasslands.

You’ll enjoy seeing pheasants, waterfowl, deer, furbearers and grassland birds as you travel along the Bark River. To finish in a half day, this run will require a tad bit more paddling, so you might not have as much time to stop for picnicking or fishing, but you’ll love the scenery. There is an additional $10 fee per group for this half day run.

 
Princes Point Run >>> Bark Run – Full Day

Park your vehicle in downtown Fort Atkinson and we'll drive you to Princes Point Wildlife area where you'll launch your boat(s). Bring a lunch and waterbottle as this is a beautiful all day run approximately 12 miles long.

 
Park Fun Run – Full or Half Day Runs

Let us drop off a boat or boats at the Jefferson downtown boat launch, Fort Atkinson boat launch or the Rock River Park in Johnson Creek. This is great for large groups on a budget.

Let some of your group go out boating while others stay in the park playing or barbequing.

 
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Thinking about fishing on your trip?

Hunter, (6 years) caught this 28", 15lbs carp on the Rock River in Jefferson Oct. 2007.

The Rock and Bark River is full of catfish, sheep head, bass, carp, and walleye. Use some night crawlers, chicken liver or a jig for the best results. We don't recommend fishing from the boats if you’re new to canoeing or have small children on board.