Rent a Canoe in Traverse City, Petoskey and Beyond

A canoe is perhaps the most versatile watercraft in the world for still-water and river fishing, and in Northern Michigan there’s no shortage of places to rent the classic craft in Traverse City, Manistee, Interlochen, Petoskey and Seney. For the best online source of Michigan canoe rentals, check out michiganpaddle. sports.com. In the meantime, here are some good options:

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Traverse City Area

Boardman River and Brown Bridge Pond

Ranch Rudolf, 6841 Brown Bridge Rd., Traverse City, 231-947-9529

Betsie River

Alvina’s Canoe & Boat Rental, 6470 S. Betsie River Rd., Interlochen, 231-276-9514

Platte River and Bass Lake

Riverside Canoe Trips, 5042 Scenic Highway/M-22, Honor, 231-325-5622

Petoskey Area

Crooked River or Crooked Lake

Canoe Hut at Ryde Marine, 9088 Marina Dr., Alanson, 231-348-7040

Bear River or Crooked Lake

Bahnhof Sport, 1300 Bay View Rd., Petoskey, 231-347-2112

Seney Area

Manistique River and Nawacka Lake (and many more)

Big Cedar Campground and Canoe Livery, 7936 Highway M-77, Germfask, 906-586-6684

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