Canoing and kayaking in Indiana.

[BloodEclipse]

2 weeks ago we went on our first trip of the year. We did the 13 mile trip at Morgan's in Brookville. We had a great time. The water was up and flowing around 7 miles an hour. We rented 1 canoe and 8 kayaks.
Yesterday we took the 16 mile trip and it was fun and we had a few close calls. The water in the lower section of the 16 mile trip moves along nicely. On this trip we took 3 canoes and 11 kayaks. If you have never paddled down the Whitewater river, I would recommend it. Morgan's rent the Old Town canoes with the seat back for $5 more that the metal canoes.

I am wondering if there are other good places to go in Indiana. I have been to Sugar Creek at Shades and Turkey Run. While the scenery is beautiful the water always seems to be crowded and the water level low. I like paddling, not dragging a boat over rocks. So help me out here and tell me your favorite places to rent canoes and kayaks. thanks!

[Militarypol21]

Originally Posted by BloodEclipse

2 weeks ago we went on our first trip of the year. We did the 13 mile trip at Morgan's in Brookville. We had a great time. The water was up and flowing around 7 miles an hour. We rented 1 canoe and 8 kayaks.
Yesterday we took the 16 mile trip and it was fun and we had a few close calls. The water in the lower section of the 16 mile trip moves along nicely. On this trip we took 3 canoes and 11 kayaks. If you have never paddled down the Whitewater river, I would recommend it. Morgan's rent the Old Town canoes with the seat back for $5 more that the metal canoes.

I am wondering if there are other good places to go in Indiana. I have been to Sugar Creek at Shades and Turkey Run. While the scenery is beautiful the water always seems to be crowded and the water level low. I like paddling, not dragging a boat over rocks. So help me out here and tell me your favorite places to rent canoes and kayaks. thanks!

As for Sugar Creek, the last 2 times we went the timing was perfect. Durring the INGO Float Trip we when we scouted the area out beforehand the water was up and all the canoe / kayak rental places were closed. We didn't see one person on the water when we went on the float and only 2 kayakers when we went on the scout. I recommend watching the weather and wait for a nice day after a couple days of hard rain. We've got some pics in the "INGO Events Thread".

[Scutter01]

We've canoed in Noblesville a couple of times. It makes for a nice Sunday afternoon. I wouldn't say it's awesome, but it's cheap and pleasant and there are several places where you can stop and have lunch on the banks of the river. There's a rental place on the corner of SR38 and SR19.

[ryanbr]

I havent made the trip yet myself but people will use kayacks on the Wildcat Creek. The state just put in a new public access point in Burlington. You can catch some nice smallmout too while your at it as an added bonus!

[K_Watson]

I just got back from a trip down Blue River with some guys from work. Great way to spend an afternoon.

[BloodEclipse]

Originally Posted by ryanbr

I havent made the trip yet myself but people will use kayacks on the Wildcat Creek. The state just put in a new public access point in Burlington. You can catch some nice smallmout too while your at it as an added bonus!

I found a livery for Wildcat Creek.
Wildcat Canoe & Kayak Too on Wildcat Creek
Do you know what the water is like? Fast, slow, deep or shallow? I plan on calling them tomorrow.

[esrice]

Last year we went with some friends to "Blue's Canoes" in Edinburgh, just off I65 @ exit 76. They rent canoes or kayaks. We took the longer trip, which took like 4 hours. It was fairly basic and easy going. There was a great place to stop along the pebbly shore and swim for a while.

[Slab]

If anyone works out a trip and gives a few days notice, please PM me. I will drive about anywhere to kayak.

I go with a group every tuesday night that does a great deal of lakes, but not many bodies of water with current.

id be glad to check out any new water i can get into.

[Jack Ryan]

Originally Posted by BloodEclipse

2 weeks ago we went on our first trip of the year. We did the 13 mile trip at Morgan's in Brookville. We had a great time. The water was up and flowing around 7 miles an hour. We rented 1 canoe and 8 kayaks.
Yesterday we took the 16 mile trip and it was fun and we had a few close calls. The water in the lower section of the 16 mile trip moves along nicely. On this trip we took 3 canoes and 11 kayaks. If you have never paddled down the Whitewater river, I would recommend it. Morgan's rent the Old Town canoes with the seat back for $5 more that the metal canoes.

I am wondering if there are other good places to go in Indiana. I have been to Sugar Creek at Shades and Turkey Run. While the scenery is beautiful the water always seems to be crowded and the water level low. I like paddling, not dragging a boat over rocks. So help me out here and tell me your favorite places to rent canoes and kayaks. thanks!

Something no one else ever seems to do but I like it, is to put in the canal at Laurel and paddle it. It's slow easy going. Perfect if you've got little kids with you but I like seeing the history as it flows through the abandon locks and the countryside just about the way it must have looked a hundred years ago.

Plus the water level is always the same.

[EvoVIIIMatt]

Originally Posted by esrice

Last year we went with some friends to "Blue's Canoes" in Edinburgh, just off I65 @ exit 76. They rent canoes or kayaks. We took the longer trip, which took like 4 hours. It was fairly basic and easy going. There was a great place to stop along the pebbly shore and swim for a while.

Did you have to drag your canoe at any time? We are looking for a good place to go canoeing. Last time we went on Blue River at Milltown and the water was way down. We had to drag the canoe too many times.