TRIP 01 - PADDLE HAYWARD LAKE

Depart from the Hayward Outfitters kayak dock right on Hayward Lake.

This 247 acre lake is great for padding, exploring and fishing. This is a great way to spend a couple of hours. Explore the Dam, the Lumberjack Bowl and stop at the city beach and park. There is an active eagles' nest just east of the park on an island.

OR Rent a Mad River Synergy (Fishing Kayak) and bring your fishing pole. Anglers do very well on panfish, bass, northern and musky. There are nice walleyes in the lake, try vertical jigging down from the bridge pillars.

Hayward Lake was created when the Hayward Dam was built. The lake is part of the Namekagon River, part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, managed as a canoeing river, by the National Park Service. Hayward Lake, not Lake Hayward, was an important part of the logging era and then again when Historyland was a dominant tourist destination. You will see 100 yards worth of old piling in the lake, remnants of the old logging dock that was later used by Historyland.

Choose from a variety of rental canoe and kayak models. We have boats to fit individuals of all shapes and sizes.

In the recreational class of kayaks we offer the Dagger Axis 12', Perception Tribute 12', in addition to the Sit-on-Top Mad River Synergy 14'. We also have two tandem kayak models available if you wanted to kayak with a partner! The Perception Prodigy II 14.5 and the Wilderness Systems Pamlico 135T. If you are looking for canoes, you can choose from either the Mad River Explorer 16', perfect for both lake and river paddling and with plenty of storage room, or a Mad River Adventure, which is available in either a 14' or 16', and is equipped with comfortable seat backs and an additional third seat.

The price listed includes a paddle, lifejacket, boat, and shuttle. To set up a trip or if you have any questions please call 715-266-2990.