Outdoor Recreation - Canoeing/Kayaking

There are several good opportunities for canoeists and kayakers in the
county. The Yellow River offers a good canoeing opportunity throughout its length in the county. It is especially scenic from around Boyd downstream to Cadott. Canoeists would have to take out above the Cadott dam and put in downstream of Cadott to continue on downstream to Lake Wissota. During low water periods, it becomes more difficult to canoe without getting out to drag a canoe over shallow water areas.

The section of the Chippewa River from Chippewa Falls downstream to the Lake Hallie area is a nice stretch to canoe and fish. It is about a seven-mile stretch, easily done in a short period of time.

The original river channel below the main Jim Falls dam (about one mile) has been developed as a kayaking area. Xcel Energy has three periods during the summer when they release more water for kayakers to enjoy.