Kayaking Near Erie, PA
Posted July 29th, 2007 @ 08:00am by Erik J. Barzeski
I have two open-top kayaks from when I lived in Florida (12' and 14' Wilderness Systems kayaks). I'm looking for a few places to kayak around Erie, PA.
I'd go on the lake or in the bay, but I'm looking for some easier paddles so the wife can go along. I don't think she'll want to deal with even one-foot waves on the lake, boaters, etc.
Any suggestions? Feel free to mention some slightly more… adventurous paddles, too, but label them as such in the comments. Thanks!
P.S. Eventually I may get back into kayak fishing as well, but right now I'm just looking for some exercise and something to do. Maybe even some unique photography opportunities.
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Posted 29 Jul 2007 at 8:26am #
Head down our way to Franklin/Oil City. Lots of good water in French Creek and the Allegheny down to Elementon. Talk to this guy: http://venangoland.blogspot.com . He's a friend of mine who does a ton of kayaking in the area and loves to talk about it. Feel free to tell him I sent you his way.
Posted 29 Jul 2007 at 9:46am #
On Saturday's through September Presque Isle State Park holds FREE guided tours from 10-2 for kayakers or canoeers. They meet at the Boat Livery. It's great way to get to know the waters inside Presque Isle.
Posted 29 Jul 2007 at 11:02am #
I haven't ever gone kayaking but I lived in Erie for 40+ years of my life................so could offer up the suggestion of the lagoons in Presque Isle.............and then if your wife felt adventurous you could go right out onto the bay from the lagoons if the bay was calm enough for her. Just a thought.
Posted 30 Jul 2007 at 8:37am #
If you are willing to travel a little bit going to Kinzua Dam or Chautauqua Lake is great.
Posted 18 Jun 2008 at 11:57am #
Wife and I canoe once per year with friends on French creek. Actually, I'm responding to ask whether you'd consider renting your kayaks for a one day float. I can find no where in the area to rent them except on P I State park and they must be used within their waters. Our trip is scheduled this Sunday 6/22.