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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.

Canoeing the Mason Tract.
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.
July and August reserve early.
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
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

Rainbow Bend Campground
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.

Eagle.
Parmalee Bridge
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.