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" I want to take this time to thank Tom and Sally for the most wonderful weekend my family has ever experienced in the great outdoors. I have lived in the Upper Peninsula all my life, but had never went on an all day canoe and kayaking trip. It was marvelous! We went on the Manistique River through the Seney Wildlife Refuge - it was fun, relaxing, and an extraordinary experience! What great opportunities await the photographer and wildlife lovers!!
Thank you and we'll be back again next year!"
-Gina Harman and Family
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Northland Outfitters offers a great fishing experience to fishermen.
"I have had the fortunate pleasure of hooking, playing, and landing great fish from Michigan to Florida and Hawaii, some that pushed
40 lbs...the brookie stands out among all the rest as my personal favorite."
- Wayne Dedyne
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Upper Peninsula Outfitters - Canoe, Kayak, River Trips, Campground, Lodging & More. We are your Michigan source for outdoor recreation!
1(800)808-3FUN or 1(906)586-9801
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Take a relaxing trip in a kayak or canoe down one of our beautiful rivers. Choose from day trips as short as 2 1/2 hours to overnight trips from 2 to 7 days. These trips are truly perfect for you, your family, and friends - pets too!
These adventures are perfect for those wishing to get a way from the hustle and bustle of city life for a weekend or a |
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Kayaking and Canoe Trips - by Tom & Sally
Welcome to our Canoeing and Kayaking Page. Here you will find a diverse selection of trips from which to choose. We invite you to call us with any questions or comments on these canoeing or kayaking trips. We are here for all of your rental and gear needs. We thank you for browsing and look forward to your visit!
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2 1/2 Hour Manistique River - Ten Curves Trip - click here to view our canoe & kayak rates
"Our shortest trip, covering a beautiful secluded 10 mile stretch of the Manistique River, is a favorite of both fishermen and recreational paddlers. Pike, Small Mouth Bass, Perch, Walleye, and even an occasional Brook Trout are among the species in these waters, which drain from Big Manistique Lake. Wildlife await the keen eyed and quiet paddler. Sandy beaches along the way make a great spots for a picnic or a swim on a hot day."
Click here to view printable Manistique River Map
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Photo by Gina Harman - Manistique RiverTrip |
4 Hour Seney Wildlife Refuge Canoe or Kayak Trip - click here to view our canoe & kayak rates
"Our most popular trip, on the Manistique River through the Seney National Wildlife Refuge, is a fun and educational family activity. Suitable for all skill levels, it's a favorite of birders, and wildlife enthusiasts from around the world. In the Refuge you'll experience U.P. nature at its finest - no roads, houses, or power lines to spoil your wilderness adventure. Enjoy this wonderful tour of the Seney Wildlife Refuge where wildlife abounds." Click here to view printable Manistique River Map
5 Hour - Manistique Lake & Manistique River Fishing Trip - click here to view our canoe & kayak rates
"Enjoy an all day fishing adventure. We drop you off in Manistique Lake for Perch, Pike, Walleye, and Small Mouth Bass fishing on the way to the Manistique River. Fish your way past the Ten Curves Road river access site back to our Headquarters. You'll spend about an hour of actual paddling in the lake, 4 to 5 hours of total paddling so you'll want to get an early start." Click here to view map. Trip starts at point D and ends at point F.
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One Day on the Fox River - click here to view our canoe & kayak rates
"If you want to get a taste of the Fox River (and its prized Brookies) but can't spend two days and a night doing it, we do offer a one-day option on a more accessible section. We drop you off at the Fox River State Forest Campground northwest of Seney, then pick you up at the end of the day at the Seney Township Campground. You'll spend about 4 hours paddling and the rest of the time fishing. Like the lower Fox, this section is tag-alder lined and has deadfall to negotiate so it requires good paddling skills, but it is still relatively remote and is the source of some of the largest trophy Brookies we've seen. Our longest trips combine the Fox and Manistique Rivers and can last 6 or 7 days"
Click here to view printable Map. Trip begins at point A and ends at point B.
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Fox River Canoeing & Fishing Trip - Click here to view our canoe & kayak rates
"The legendary Fox River, made famous by Ernest Hemingway, is a wilderness adventure for the avid fisherman and experienced paddler. Numerous deadfall in this wild and natural river makes it tough canoeing but good fishing. Overnight fishing trips can take from 1 to 3 nights."
Click here to view map. Trip begins at point A or B and ends at point F.
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Overnight Trips on the Manistique River - click here to view our canoe & kayak rates
"For those who want more than a day trip, we also offer excursions that can last anywhere from 2 to 7 days. The Manistique River starts at Manistique Lake and flows southwesterly more than 70 miles emptying into Lake Michigan at the city of Manistique. There will be a few cabins here and there along the way but most of this stretch is wilderness. It's one of the longest, undeveloped stretches of river still left in Michigan and is suitable for paddlers of all skill levels. Many families, scout, and church groups enjoy this trip." Click here to view map. Trip begins at point F and we pick you up at point H, I, or J.
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Big Island Lake Wilderness Camping & Fishing Trip - click here to view our canoe & kayak rates
"The Big Island Lake Wilderness contains 23 small lakes nestled in 6,600 acres of rolling woodlands in the Hiawatha National Forest, midway between Munising and Manistique, an hour west of our Headquarters in Germfask. The scenic wilderness area is primarily roadless, offering secluded canoeing, fishing, and camping. Many of the lakes are connected by
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maintained portages, while some are remote, making access more challenging. Muskie, Pike, Bass, Trout, and a variety of pan fish can be found in the lakes and streams. Special fishing regulations apply, as do special wilderness rules, including prohibitions against mechanized equipment, motors and wheeled devices such as portage carts. Most of the lakes have designated primitive campsites."
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Kids love to kayak and canoe for fun and excitement in the summer!
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All text written by Tom and Sally Kenney
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| Rates for Canoe and Kayak Rental - Rates for canoes, kayaks and outfitting for trips on the Manistique and Fox Rivers. Rental includes transportation, paddles, and PFDs (life jackets). Gear and sportswear available at the Outfitters Store. Back to Top |
Canoe Rental - 2 person
2 1/2 hour Ten Curves Trip $30.00
4 hour Seney Refuge Trip $40.00
5 hour Manistique Lake Trip $55.00
Kayak Rentals - 1 person
2 1/2 hour Ten Curves Trip $25.00
4 hour Seney Refuge Trip $35.00
Kayak Rentals - 2 person
2 1/2 hour Ten Curves Trip $30.00
4 hour Seney Refuge Trip $40.00
Multi-day Canoe Rental
Includes standard canoe, paddles, P.F.D., and roof rack if needed. $30.00 per day for aluminum canoe, $40 per day with Old Town canoe, plus transportation depending on pick up/drop off point.
We welcome paddlers with their own boats, we are happy to provide transportation. |
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