Kishwaukee Canoe

Kishwaukee Canoe Canoe and Kayak Rentals-Kishwaukee River
Canoe launch: Baumann Park-Cherry Valley, IL
Canoe landing: Atwood Park-New Milford, IL You will not be disappointed!

Welcome to Kishwaukee Canoe a canoe and kayak rental service for the Kishwaukee River in Illinois. Your adventure starts at Baumann Park in Cherry Valley, Illinois and ends at Atwood Park in New Milford, Illinois. It is an eight and a half mile ride that is very enjoyable, as the "Kish" has a lot to offer! The "Kish" is rated as a Class A river by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This

means it has a significant number of species of fish that are silt intolerant. It is very nice to be on a river with clean water. If you are a fishing enthusiast, you are apt to catch small mouth bass, blue gill, catfish, walleye and northern pike. You are invited to bring a pole if you like. Catch and release is appreciated though! The "Kish" has many opportunities to see a variety of wildlife along its shores and in its waters. You may see white tailed deer, blue herons, river otters, reptiles and bald eagles during your adventure. If you especially enjoy watching the birds, this is the place to be. Of the 299 species of birds that regularly occur in Illinois, 262 can be found among its trees and along its shores. There are forest preserves along the Kishwaukee River that you can stop at to have a picnic or to take advantage of their facilities including: Espensheid Memorial, Blackhawk Springs, Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve and the Kishwaukee Gorge. You'll definitely want to stop and explore at one of these parks during your trip! We are a friendly, family owned business with years of experience. We want you to have an amazing and memorable trip! The Kishwaukee River is definitely a river you will want to canoe or kayak. Get one on one with nature, it's where it's at! Come out and experience the Kishwaukee River today! Canoes are $60
Tandem kayaks $60
Single kayaks $40

Kayak Sundays

Single kayaks $30

That’s the smartest thing to do!! I do hope that everyone up there is safe. Forest fires are nothing to mess with.
07/18/2026

That’s the smartest thing to do!! I do hope that everyone up there is safe. Forest fires are nothing to mess with.

Kayakers rescued today!! On the Dupage River
07/03/2026

Kayakers rescued today!! On the Dupage River

Five kayakers were rescued from the DuPage River in Bolingbrook Friday morning, officials said.

The Kishwaukee River basin has finally,maybe stabilized. The river is perfect temperature for that swim. Yeah. I went do...
07/02/2026

The Kishwaukee River basin has finally,maybe stabilized. The river is perfect temperature for that swim. Yeah. I went down to Atwood and swam. The water was clear.
NOW. Down to business.
I will be open tomorrow. Call me to get on.
The 4th of July schedule cuts off at 11am.
No canoes or yaks from Cherry Valley after that!
The parade takes place!!
Kayak Sunday will commence on July 5th!!
Get on the river this weekend and be safe!!

That’s a go for tomorrow. The river is open!!!
06/19/2026

That’s a go for tomorrow. The river is open!!!

The Kishwaukee River area wide has dodged a bullet for sure. Rain gauges here average 5/16 inch. Just enough to make you...
06/18/2026

The Kishwaukee River area wide has dodged a bullet for sure. Rain gauges here average 5/16 inch. Just enough to make your grass grow. No more rain here in the forecast for the Father’s Day weekend. None. Zero. Should be good.
Or better. Get them grills out!! Get to the river!

It has come to my attention that my text messages from two different phones were not working as designed. In other word...
05/25/2026

It has come to my attention that my text messages from two different phones were not working as designed. In other words, late messages by 24 hrs. I’ve got 2 in a row. Please call and leave a message. If I don’t answer, I will call back. Thank you for your support!!

Are you sick and tiring of high gas prices???Are you sick when you see that grocery bill??I AM!! And I’m not raising my...
05/22/2026

Are you sick and tiring of high gas prices???
Are you sick when you see that grocery bill??
I AM!! And I’m not raising my prices. AT ALL!!
Yes!! That’s right!! $60 for a canoe or tandem kayak or $40 for a single kayak. That INCLUDES the transport. Plan your trip AHEAD of any weekend and call. Yes. I answer back!! Leave a message. And I call back. Same day calls on weekends may not be answered. Reserve It!!
NOW IS THE TIME!! Make those reservations!!
Call during the week for those weekend trips!!
This is a 3-4 hour trip. Plan your coolers!
Trips are 9,10,11am and 12pm meetup times.
Saturday and Sunday only.
Summer is here. Don’t miss out!!

What a day. What a windy day. Yes, the Kishwaukee River is finally open at Baumann Park down to Atwood. Of course it was...
05/10/2026

What a day. What a windy day. Yes, the Kishwaukee River is finally open at Baumann Park down to Atwood. Of course it was. But wait until you see what changed. No the river has not changed course. But the first leg to the Perryville bridges has more wood down than a wood chuck can chuck. Yes the downfall trees are blown into the forest. Yes. More wood on top of more wood at areas that were tricky before are more tricky. I may be exaggerating it was stunning to me. And there’s more wood. I’m beginning to sound like Oak Island that I found more wood. Final Analysis: It’s doable for sure but make sure your head is on a swivel. Great flow and current today with many fisherman reporting (and me seeing) one guy catch 2 1.5 ft* smallmouth bass. Caught and released. He caught near 15-20 total. From the bridges down to Atwood was a no brainer but the flood has exposed a lot!! And a lot of shoreline erosion.

Address

218 S Walnut Street
Cherry Valley, IL
61016

Opening Hours

Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(815) 968-0711

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