You can't go wrong for paying $17 for 90 mins on Lake Pepin. The Pearl of the Lake has a bar and…read morerestrooms on the lower level. Good narration by the captain. My only criticism would be that the boat's path is very small indeed, they go south to the Lake City Marina, then, north to Hok-Si-La Park--so pretty much within city limits. It'd be nice if there were options to actually go up under the magnificent cliffs of Maiden Rock, or the cave-riddled shores of Frontenac State Park.

Dave and his team are the best! We've been renting from him for at least five years now and always…read morefind the boats, the service and the experience on the river to be fantastic! Dave is easy to communicate with, responsive and goes above and beyond to make each outing special. We appreciate the location--Lake City or Wabasha Marina pick uos--just a quick weekend getaway or day trip from the Twin Cities. We love the location and the beauty of Lake Pepin and cruising up toward Red Wing or down river to Wabasha. There are some fun stops like Kelly's, Slippery's or the Pickle; but mostly tubing, skiing or fishing--Lake City Boat Club & Rentals has you covered if you are not yet ready to commit to boat ownership. We recommend this experience all the time--the boats are in excellent condition and there is a good variety to choose from especially if you book in advance! Highly recommend!

From the owner: We offer rentals for Pontoons & Ski Boats in Lake City & Wabasha, MN on the beautiful Mississippi…read moreRiver & Lake Pepin. We also rent Kayaks, Paddleboards, E-Bikes, Bounce Houses and Inflatables. Our retail shop had boating and recreational needs the constantly change with the season.

What a beautiful sailing experience! It was so hot that day but very comfortable sailing on Lake…read morePepin. The expert crew, super snazzy boat, and picturesque Mississippi river bluffs made for an outstanding afternoon. We will be back!

From the owner: Slip gracefully along beautiful Lake Pepin and admire the spectacular scenery aboard our Pearson…read more36-2. Lake City Sailing LLC specializes in 2 to 3 hour private sailing charters for up to 6 passengers. Whether you are interested in learning the ropes and taking a turn at the helm or just want to sit back and take in the beauty of Lake Pepin, you are sure to have a great time sailing Lake Pepin on a private day sail!

A True Gem on the River - Hansen's Harbor We've been docking…read moreand storing our sailboat at Hansen's Harbor in Lake City for years, and it's been nothing short of exceptional. As an organization that uses our sailboat to teach young people the art and joy of sailing, having a safe, reliable, and supportive harbor is essential--and Hansen's delivers on all fronts. Colleen and the entire Hansen family go above and beyond. They're not only knowledgeable and professional, but incredibly kind and welcoming. Whether it's helping us launch, troubleshoot, or simply sharing a friendly conversation on the dock, their personal touch makes all the difference. You can tell they care deeply about their customers and the community. The facilities are beautifully located on Lake Pepin, and the overall atmosphere is one of genuine hospitality and pride. Hansen's Harbor is more than just a marina--it's a place where people and passion for the water come together. If you're looking for a dependable and friendly place to store or dock your boat--or just want to connect with good people who love the river as much as you do--Hansen's Harbor is it. We're grateful for their partnership in helping youth discover confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong connection to sailing. Highly recommended!

Raised my boating family here great place, private business…read moreno tax dollars used here

Duane, the owner, was super responsive and made our day so easy! We called at 10AM and we were on…read morethe water by 1:00. He met us at a boat ramp that worked well for us and the rental rate was really affordable. Great service at an affordable price, highly recommend.

From the owner: We deliver kayaks paddle boards and canoes to your location of choice. We provide shuttle back to…read moreyour vehicle for river trips and when needed. We provide lessons and multiple levels of experience.

Knowmad gets my highest recommendation from our initial phone conversation to having a Knowmad…read morespecialist see us off at the airport for our return trip home. We spent an unforgettable 10 days hiking the (express!) Inca trail to Machu Picchu and visiting Lima, The Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes and Cusco. I could write 10 pages about how much we loved traveling with Knowmad so I'll try to stick to the highlights. My husband and I usually handle all of our own travel planning, but when we came across Knowmad while researching how to visit Machu Picchu we realized we would probably get a lot more out of a trip to Peru traveling with specialists from the country. This was 1000% true and working with Knowmad made planning our trip so easy and fun. Our travel specialists Renee and Shannon found a way for us to do everything we wanted to do (and so much more!) while staying within our budget. They were remarkably thorough with answering my countless questions and we could not have been more prepared for our visit, with very minimal effort on our end. Once we met up with our Knowmad guide, Fernando, in Cusco every day of our trip was amazing and we learned so much about the Inca culture and the Andes while having a ton of fun and going at our own pace. By the time we made it to Machu Picchu it was so much more meaningful because we had an understanding of what makes it such a special and mystical site. The Inca trail was absolutely breathtaking (and I'm not talking about the altitude ) and we couldn't have done it without Fernando as our fearless guide. He looked out for us every step of the way and made us feel like family throughout our time with him. Our trip wouldn't have been nearly so memorable without him. Another highlight was our e-bike ride through the Sacred Valley with our awesome guide Kirvi, who was so kind and on top of making sure we were safe and even getting some awesome photos and videos along the way. Our driver Abraham made us feel so welcome and kept us moving along and safe throughout our trip. The restaurants and hotels Knowmad arranged for us were excellent, and our picnic in the Sacred Valley and Pachamanca experience were unbelievable. Thank you Knowmad for making our trip such an incredible experience we will never forget!

Knowmad planned our trip to Argentina in March. They listened to what we wanted and then arranged…read morea flawless trip. They were also very responsive whenever I had questions. I highly recommend them if you wish to have a special excursion to a South American country.

My son was coming up from Texas for his 30th birthday. He loves to fish so I looked for a guided…read morefishing trip all over Wisconsin and from Saint Paul to Michigan. Everything was way expensive and booked way in advance. I Stumbled onto www.smallcraftoutfitters.com . Guided Kayak Fishing. Incredibly inexpensive and addictively fun! Tyler (the owner/guide) is based on a small ~150 acre home lake, Eau Galle Reservoir but he guides on other lakes as well. Beautiful Lake Eau Galle (Spring Valley, Wi) is east of St Paul roughly 40 minutes A four hour fully furnished excursion aboard a personal custom fishing kayak waiting for you already in the water. Poles already fitted with lures ready to cast. Ice chest with water in the guide's boat and bring your own snacks. The rates for us that day was $75 for the 1st person and $25 for each additional person with their own Kayak. WOW! If we weren't to catch a fish at all it would still be worth it for just the guided tour around beautiful Lake Eau Galle. I have to add up front, I broke my foot a few weeks before and wearing a boot. Tyler was super accommodating making sure there was no trouble getting me into the Kayak. Also, handicap parking just 20 feet from the dock. I had never been in a kayak before but these were very stable and a very comfy seat. You are also fitted with life jackets. We got there around 630a, Tyler wasted no time getting underway. We headed straight for the dam and worked our way around the lake. I don't want to spoil anything for you but he will give you all kinds of interesting information about your surroundings and always quick to point out the eagles flying about. You can bring your own rods and tackle but his selection for you is all you need. I wasn't quite used to the open face spin reel and only a couple of times had to fix a minor tangle. That was mostly me and my lack of talent. Just to make it easy next time I'll bring a closed face spin/cast combo like a Zebco 33 or 808. The artificial lure he will likely select for you is a weedless top water frog. It's a light lure but his rod/line setup delivers casting distance. You can pretty much cast it anywhere.... Over logs, on top of water growth or up on land and jig is back towards you like a little frog swimming from the bank. I'm sure part of the reason for using the weedless lures was to promote more fishing and less toil of trying to get unsnagged from a bad cast. The trick with the frog lure is when the bass takes it under you have to wait a full 3 seconds before you set the hook or you will jerk it out of his mouth and not catch him. I had trouble forcing myself to wait but after I caught on I could make the catch. My son was a natural catching more than a half dozen decent sized ones from the morning and into the heat of noon. Opportunity was always there, I'd say we had 30 strikes between us. My son hooked a pike but it threw the lure before it could be landed. That's the way it goes sometimes. All in all a very pleasant outing, I'll do again. Bugs weren't bad at all but don't forget sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Tyler is very humble and loves to talk. A few occasions I pulled my Kayak up to his and talked about everything under the sun while we watched my son catch fish. Bonus: Tyler will take lots of pictures for you and send up to a share drive so can view and download. Oh and did I mention how beautiful Lake Eau Galle is? One more thing to think about. So you could go and buy yourself a Kayak with every thing you need to do this and it would cost a good bit as well as having to store it, load it, haul it. Rather you might consider www.smallcraftoutfitters.com guided trip once a month for the short summers we have up here and it would cost you a lot less than owning your own fishing Kayak. Not to mention the space you'll save in your garage.

From the owner: A family owned business passionate about kayak fishing!read more