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Canoe/Kayak the Kishwaukee River / 8 mi @ slower pace / George Pastorino

Come join Pussanee and I for a nice Paddle on The Kishwaukee River. We have not been on the river but friends of ours like it a lot. Please call and reserve a boat early as last week several people could not get boats. Tandem canoes and Kayaks are $60.00 Single Kayaks are $40.00 includes life vest and paddle. Please register so we know who is coming. River is good for beginners. Call 815-968-0711 and tell them you want the 10am trip. We meet at the takeout and shuttles to the put in so when we are done we are at the cars. Cash Only. We will go rain or shine unless they cancel due to lighting or storms. We will stop for lunch so bring a sandwich and enough water for the trip. This is from the website: 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 smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, walleye and an occasional northern pike. You are invited to bring a pole if you would 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 bald eagles, blue herons, otters, and soft shelled turtles 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 some sandbars that you can land at to take a break during your trip. The Espensheid Memorial Forest Preserve and the Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve are also a nice place to stop at to have a picnic or use their outhouse facilities.
When:
Sunday, August 16, 2020, 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Where:
Atwood Park
Kishwaukee Canoe,
7074 Rydberg Rd
Rockford, IL  61109

815-968-0711
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
George Pastorino
708-903-8700 (p)
Category:
Paddling
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee
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