Day Trips - Rentals & Shuttles 

From spring through fall Clear Waters Outfitting offers daily canoe, kayak, stand-up-paddle board rental and shuttling service on the "Wild and Scenic" designated stretch of the Mississippi River between St. Cloud and Monticello. Various drop-off points allow for 2-3 hour or 4-5 hour day trips.  Shuttles for longer trips, including extended day and overnight outings, are also available upon request. 

 

We welcome walk-on customers HOWEVER reservations or calls before arriving are recommended to help ensure that enough shuttle space and equipment are available for you.  Fill out the inquiry form to the right or give us a call to start making your reservation!  (Note: it may take up to a day to respond to the online inquiry forms) 

 

C A N O E S   &   T A N D E M  K A Y A K S

 

 Our rental fleet of Wenonah Royalex canoes are suitable for both calm river paddling and more lively currents. Other canoe models, including kevlar, are also available for rent - call for availability.  

  • Trip Package - Includes parking, one royalex canoe, life jacket, paddle and shuttle drop off or pick up along the Mississippi.  8mile (about 2-3 hrs) = $25.00/person, 13mile (about 4-5 hrs) = $28.00/person.
  • Overnight Trip - Includes parking, one royalex canoe, life jacket, paddle and shuttle drop off & pick up (2 trips) along the Mississippi = $22.00/person/day
  • Rental Only (no shuttle, you pick up and deliver) - Price includes one canoe, life jackets, paddles and foam block car top carry kit if needed.  Royalex canoe = $30.00/day, Kevlar canoe = $37.00/day. (Rent 5 days get 6th free)

K A Y A K S   --   S. U. P.  B O A R D S   --   S O L O  C A N O E S  

Our rental fleet of Current Designs recreational kayaks, Wenonah Solo royalex canoes, AND Pau Hana SUP (Stand Up Paddle) soft top boards are suitable for calm river paddling and more lively currents. Other kayak and solo canoe models, including kevar canoes and composite, performance, and sea kayaks, are available for rent - call for availability.  

  • Trip Package - Includes parking, one boat or board (rotomolded kayak, royalex canoe, or soft top board), life jacket, paddle and shuttle drop off or pick up along the Mississippi.   8mile (about 2-3 hrs) = $35.00/person, 13mile (about 4-5 hrs) = $38.00/person.
  • Overnight Trip - Includes parking, one royalex canoe, life jacket, paddle and shuttle drop off & pick up (2 trips) along the Mississippi = $32.00/person/day
  • Rental Only (no shuttle, you pick up and deliver) - Price includes one boat or board, life jacket, paddle, and foam block car top carry kit if needed.  Rotomolded kayak or Royalex canoe = $25.00/day, Soft top SUP board = $30.00/day, Kevlar canoe or Composite kayak = $37.00/day. (Rent 5 days get 6th free)

F I S H I N G  K A Y A K S   

Our rental fleet of fishing kayaks are specifically equipped to target the outstanding fishing available on our stretch of the Mississippi River. Rent one of our fishing kayaks and get to all of those hot spots where motor boats can’t reach, Plus add to the excitement of landing those famous Mississippi small mouth or lunker catfish from the seat of a kayak. The walleye, muskie and northern are great also. The sport of kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing sports in America!  

  • World Class Kayak Fishing Package - Includes basic trip package below...plus...lunch, rod & reel, fishing tackle & equipment, and a special orientation map session to get you on the "hot spots" and enjoy this world class Smallmouth Bass fishery. 8mile (about 4-6 hrs) = $99.00/person, 13mile (about 5-8 hrs) = $115.00/person.
  • Basic Kayak Fishing Package - Includes parking, one fishing kayak, life jacket, paddle and shuttle drop off or pick up along the Mississippi.  8mile (about 4-6 hrs) = $35.00/person, 13mile (about 5-8 hrs) = $38.00/person.
  • Rental Only (no shuttle, you pick up and deliver) - Includes one fishing kayak, life jacket, paddle, and car top carry kit if needed = $30.00/day (Rent 5 days get 6th free)

 

S H U T T L E S  

Have your own canoe and kayak, but are tired of coordinating that extra vehicle and using all that gas?  We offer the convenience of daily shuttles.  Prices are as follows for anywhere within 15 river miles of our headquarters in Clearwater:  

  • 1 paid customer per trip                    $25.00 per person
  • 2 paid customers per trip                  $20.00 per person
  • 3 or more paid customers per trip      $15.00 per person
  • Additional river miles (beyond 15) are charged at $2.00 a river mile/van load. 

G R O U P    R A T E S     

We offer discounts to groups over six paid participants and special discounts for non-profit groups like boy and girl scout troops, church groups, etc.  Please call for specifics and availabilty.