Sully the paddling dog
Paddlin Pleasures
Water Rentals · Stoughton WI
The Yahara River near Stoughton, Wisconsin

Premium kayak & canoe rentals on the Yahara River & Lake Kegonsa.

Locally owned in Stoughton, Wisconsin. We bring the boats to the water — you bring the sense of adventure.

Call to reserve · 608-347-9641
TRIPS & RATES

Three ways to get on the water

Two self-guided point-to-point river floats, or paddle a beautiful lake at your own pace. Beginners welcome — every trip comes with gear and a safety run-through.

The Yahara River winding past downtown StoughtonShuttle service · 5.2 miles

Yahara River Shuttle

~2–2.5 hr float · 3.5 hr window Beginner · very little current Departs downtown Stoughton

Come paddle the scenic Yahara! We shuttle you upriver to the LaFollette Park launch, then you drift 5.2 miles back at your own pace — through woodlands and cattails, past lily pads, quiet channels, and Luke Stoughton Bay, under the bridges of downtown to the finish dock at Riverside Drive Park.

Adults · per person$45
Groups of 4 or more · per person$40
Kids 17 & under · per person$36
Canoes$50
Calm water and reflections on Lake KegonsaLake paddle · by the hour

Lake Kegonsa Paddle

1 or 2 hours Eagles, herons & 60+ species Two launch points

Explore beautiful Lake Kegonsa — ranked Wisconsin's 27th-best fishing lake for 2026. Launch from Fish Camp County Park (McFarland) on the northwest end, or LaFollette County Park (Stoughton) on the eastern shore. Watch for eagles, turtles, swans, herons, and more.

Kayak — first hour$17
Kayak — each added hour$15
Canoes · per hour$20
Badfish Creek winding through trees and prairie near CooksvilleShuttle service · 6.9 miles

Badfish Creek Float

~3 hr float · 3.5 hr window All levels · riffles & current Old Stage Rd to Casey Rd · Cooksville

One of Wisconsin's premier flatwater streams — 6.9 miles from Old Stage Road down to Casey Road through the 1,100-acre Badfish Creek Wildlife Area. We shuttle you upstream, then you drift back over clear, sandy-bottomed water past prairies, shaded woods, gravel bars, and countless riffles and islands. Great for honing your navigation or just riding the current — watch for cranes, hawks, herons, deer, muskrats, and more.

Single kayak · per person$48
Group of 4 · $43.75 each$175
Every rental includes
Kayak or canoe Paddle Life vest Dry bag Whistle — yours to keep
All reservations are made over the phone during business hours.608-347-9641

A valid card is held on file at check-in as a refundable safety deposit for the gear. Pay by card, cash, Venmo, Cash App, or Chime — full details provided at check-in.

FROM THE WATER

Where you'll be paddling

Stoughton, WI · Yahara River & Lake Kegonsa
Navigating the riffles on Badfish Creek
Oscar & Sully
Owner · est. 2026
MEET THE OWNER

Howdy — I'm Oscar Gregersen

As a lifelong water and outdoor enthusiast, my passion began in early childhood — family canoe trips and overnight excursions at YMCA camp. I fell in love with canoeing and kayaking young, captivated by the beauty and tranquility of remote nature. Today I'm proud to share that lifelong passion with our community through Paddlin Pleasures.

We offer premium kayak and canoe rentals along with a convenient shuttle service. I love catering to your sense of adventure — if you've ever driven past a local waterway and wondered "what if?", just let me know. I'll deliver my equipment right to your desired spot for a fair, custom price.

My true mission is simple: get more people out on the water, help you experience life from a new lens, and feel the grounding benefits of the outdoors.

GET IN TOUCH

Let's get you on the water

Call to reserve
608-347-9641

Business & call hours

Thursday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Mon – WedClosed

Where we meet

Yahara River Shuttle — meet-up
Riverside Drive Park · 224 Riverside Dr, Stoughton, WI 53589
Look for the white truck with Paddlin Pleasures magnets & the kayak trailer, by the gravel spaces near the water.
Badfish Creek Float — meet-up
11106-11960 N Casey Rd, Edgerton, WI 53534
Somewhere else in mind? I'll deliver gear straight to your spot for a fair, custom price — just call and ask.