AuSable Trips

AuSable Trips

Watters Edge
AuSable Trips
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Canoes, Kayaks, and River-Tubes Equipment? Paddles, Cushions, and PFD's included. Children 6 years old and under must wear PFD by Mich. Law. Transportation? Pickup at the landing is included or for large groups we will help you spot cars at the landing. Fishing? The South Branch is a "Blue Ribbon" trout stream. You must have a Trout Stamp. The Mason Tract area is restricted to fly fishing only. Call for more information and start times. Have your own boat? WECL can transport your boats or spot a car.
	Roscommon to WECL Trip Time - 1¼ to 1½ hrs. Never paddle a canoe or a kayak? Do you have small children? This could be a good trip for you.
Roscommon - Chase Br Trip Time - 2½ to 3 hrs. Trip starts at Wallace Park in Roscommon. WECL customers can stop at the livery for a break. Takeout is at Chase Bridge
	Mason Tract Chase Br - Smith Br Trip Time - 4 to 4½ hrs. The Mason Tract Water Trail is a 15 mile stretch of natural river. Fishing is "flies only" in this area.
Mason Tract WECL to Smith Br Trip Time - 5½ hours. Starting at the livery adds1½ hours to Smith. A long trip for younger children.
	Overnight Trips Check our low rates. Canoe camping is fun! Rustic campgrounds border the river, small fee required.
Canoe Harbor Campground is fifteen minutes up-stream from Smith Bridge. Pickup at McMaster Bridge the second day is about four hours. Paddle Time Watters Edge - 5½ hours. Chase Br - 4 hours
	Rainbowbend Campground is 20 minutes up-stream from McMaster Bridge. Parmalee Bridge is about three hours. Paddle Time Watters Edge - 8 hours. Canoe Harbor - 3½ hours.
Parmalee Campground is on the left just before the bridge. Pickup point is across the river on the right bank. Camp Ten Bridge is about three hours. Paddle Time Canoe Harbor - 7 hours. Rainbow Bend - 3½ hours.