Canoeing and kayaking in Texas is growing rapidly because Texas offers so many options for canoeing and kayaking. You can kayak in over 120 Texas lakes; paddle down any of the popular rivers like the Trinity, Brazos, Guadalupe, or the Colorado river; or kayak in the bays, marshes, or even the Gulf of Mexico surf. Canoeing and kayaking paddling trails are starting in increase in both number of popularity and as such more and more locations in Texas are renting kayaks and canoes. You'll find canoe or kayak rentals at resorts, Texas State Parks, private campgrounds, boat rental locations, river outfitters, and more. In Texas, kayak fishing is taking off, canoeing and kayaking are being incorporated into fitness and exercise programs, and Texas kayak racing is getting lots more attention. One of the biggest Texas kayak races is the 260 mile Texas Water Safari. For more information on racing, kayak trails, dealers, fishing guides, and lots more, visit our Texas Outsides Kayaking & Canoeing Home Page.

And don't let not knowing how to kayak stop you from thinking about renting or buying a kayak. There is a growing number of companies that offer kayak and canoe lessons, instructions, and rentals. Below is a list of some of the kayak rental companies as well as places to get some kayak or canoe lessons.

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Texas Kayak & Canoe Rentals & Lessons

Texas Kayak Rentals & Lessons Contact Information	Location & Nearby Paddling Trail	Description	Picture
Central Texas and The Hill Country Kayak and Canoe Rentals
The Rowing Dock Austin	Lady Bird Lake, formally known as Town Lake	Kayaks & paddleboat rentals on beautiful Lady Bird Lake
Bastrop	Bastrop & Colorado River Paddling Trail	Kayak rentals, shuttles, and guides available for the Lower Colorado River
Salado Creek Outfitters	Salado	Single and tandem kayaks, both sit on top and inside, rentals and shuttle service
South East Texas Kayak and Canoe Rentals and Instructions
Howell Canoe Livery Columbus	Colorado River	Canoes, solo and tandem kayaks, and tubes available on this light Class I river
Galveston	Galveston Bay	Eco-Art and Eco-Tour Adventures led by degreed-professionals at 9 destinations around Galveston Bay region
Seabrook	Clear Lake & Galveston Bay	Single and tandem kayaks from 10' to 16' including Hobie Mirage fishing kayaks
Riva Row Boat House The Woodlands	Lake Woodlands/Woodlands Waterway	Single or tandem kayaks from 10 to 16 feet for rent -
Dolphin Connection Texas Ingleside	Ingleside On Corpus Christi Bay	Single & double kayaks in a perfect location most times of the year
Yachting Center of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi	On Corpus Christi Bay	Single & tandem rentals on the beautiful bay
Port A Kayak Aransas Pass	Port Aransas Coastal Area	Kayaks to take you through the channels, mangroves and seagrass flats.

Texas Kayak Rentals & Lessons Contact Information	Location & Nearby Paddling Trail	Description	Picture
North Texas Kayak and Canoe Rentals and Lessons
Grapevine	Lake Grapevine	Kayak rentals on Lake Grapevine
Pottsboro	Lake Texoma	Canoe rentals or kayaks that are rigged for fishing
South Texas Kayak and Canoe Rentals and Lessons
South Padre Island	Laguna Madre Bay	South Wind Rentals rents Hobie Mirage Kayaks, a fun kayak that can be pedaled or sailed or both on Laguna Madre Bay. The kayaks are safe, stable, and lots of fun. They also rent Pelican Kayaks for family, tandem, or solo use.
Texas Nature Kayaking San Antonio	Lower Pecos River & Parida Cave to Austin to Armand Bayou and south to Corpus Christi	Texas Nature Kayaking specializes in empowering young ladies and gentlemen from 8 to 80 to embrace nature kayaking by providing well-planned and exciting kayak tours, quality instruction, and Texas Nature Kayaking Guides.
Air Padre Kiteboarding South Padre Island	Laguna Madre Bay	Air Padre Kiteboarding will rent you a kayak or Stand Up Paddle rental on Laguna Madre Bay or the Gulf of Mexico. If you feel you need a few pointers, take a kiteboard, kite land board, or kite buggy lesson.

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