easy
2 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels, including beginners with basic balance and stamina.
Explore Milwaukee's waterways with a 2-hour kayak, canoe, or paddleboard rental from Milwaukee Kayak Company. Perfect for both beginners and experienced paddlers seeking a peaceful urban escape.
Open 7/days week • Reserve online, text or call.
Experience the thrill of paddling on Milwaukee's scenic rivers with rentals from Jerry's Docks. Choose from kayaks, paddleboards, or canoes for a flexible two-hour adventure. Enjoy a brief lesson, and take your time exploring or stopping for refreshments. Perfect for all skill levels, this outing promises fun and relaxation!
Enjoy a nice day on our rivers launching from our main location at Jerry’s Docks/Harbor Yards where we’ve been located since 2013. We are open 7/days week here and offer single kayak, tandem kayak, paddleboard and canoe rentals at this location.
With this 2 hour rental, some paddlers stay out for an hour, some stay out for 2 hours – it’s all up to you. Two hour rentals are perfect for a nice short kayak outing. If you plan on stopping along the way at one of the public docks for lunch or a beverage, you may want to consider a 4 hour rental, which will provide more time to enjoy your day and not rush back. It's only $5 more too.
All rentals includes a kayak, paddle, life jacket and brief paddle lesson. We have a limited supply of dry bags you can borrow.
Up to 2 hours
Milwaukee Kayak Company - main location @ Jerry's Docks 318 SOUTH Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53204
• All participants must be 12+ to paddle their own kayaks. All participants under the age of 12 can share a tandem kayak or canoe with someone age 18 or older. • All participants must know how to swim (unless child is with a parent/guardian) • Our main location in Jerry's Docks has tandem kayaks, paddleboards and canoes. • Our Schlitz Park location has single kayaks only. • Our Twisted Fisherman location has single and tandem kayaks.
• You! • Water bottle filled with water • Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat • Small coolers are okay (soft sided are the best) • Dress for the weather – consider bringing a windbreaker (do not wear jeans or heavy cotton) • Camera • Money, ID • Towel to sit on (just nice to have)
• Lightweight clothing (no jeans or heavy cotton) • Sandals, flips or thin soled shoes • Rain jacket/windbreaker • Sunglasses, hat
• Kayak, tandem kayak, paddleboard and/or canoe • Life jacket • Paddle • Dry-bag (limited supply available) • Water, snacks and sunscreen are on-hand • Safe and fun atmosphere
Our three locations are about a 25 minute paddle from each other. They're kind of shaped like a triangle with MKC @ Jerry's Docks on the south end of Downtown in the Harbor District, MKC @ Schlitz Park on the north end of Downtown and MKC @ Twisted Fisherman just west of the confluence of the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers in Downtown Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Kayak Company @ Jerry's Docks • This is our main location where we've been located since we opened in Spring 2013. We are open 7/days a week here. Single kayaks, tandem kayaks, paddleboards and canoes available. Parking located inside the boatyard by us and free parking on the street.
Milwaukee Kayak Company @ Schlitz Park • This is our additional weekend location open Saturdays and Sundays 10am-6pm and during the week by appointment. Single kayaks available. Parking available by us in the parking lot.
Milwaukee Kayak Company @ Twisted Fisherman • This is our additional weekend location open Saturdays and Sundays 10am-6pm and Wednesday evenings for The Funk Club Milwaukee River Roundup. Single kayaks and tandem kayaks available. Parking available by us and in the Sigma parking lot directly west of us.
Thank you for finding us - we look forward to seeing you on our rivers soon!
Always wear the life jacket provided by Milwaukee Kayak Company for safety on the water.
Milwaukee weather can change quickly; bring a waterproof jacket if the forecast calls for rain.
Parking near the launch site can fill up quickly, especially on weekends, so plan to arrive early.
Bring water to stay hydrated, especially on warm days when paddling can be physically exerting.
Milwaukee’s waterways once supported early fur traders and helped build the city’s shipping industry, now offering recreational access to locals and visitors.
Milwaukee Kayak Company promotes environmentally friendly practices such as cleaning gear between uses to prevent invasive species spread.
Protects your skin from UV rays reflecting off the water during sunny paddling sessions.
summer specific
Lightweight clothes that dry quickly keep you comfortable while on the water.
summer specific
Provides protection and grip when launching or walking in shallow areas.
spring specific
Keeps you warm during cool mornings or unpredictable weather.
spring specific