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Self-Guided Canoe, Kayak & Fishing Rentals at Nancy Lake State Recreation Area

Alt hvad du behøver til det perfekte paddlesportseventyr!

Den bedste kano-, kajak- og SUP-udlejningsservice i Nancy Lake State Park i Willow, Alaska

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Choose your desired adventure. (Click below to learn more)
If you’re staying in a public-use cabin, make your cabin reservation first through the state website first.
Click the "Reserve Now" button for your chosen adventure.
Follow the prompts to reserve fishing gear, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and add-ons as needed.
Check your email for waivers and have everyone in your group complete them before arrival.
On your adventure day, check in at the Tippecanoe paddle shack in South Rolly Campground to pick up paddles, life jackets, and keys.
Head out, explore at your own pace, and enjoy your self-guided Alaskan adventure.

All adventures are self-guided. Please review lake details for access, experience level, and navigation requirements.

South Rolly Lake

🟢 Beginner · Hourly Rentals

🎣 🐟 Rainbow Trout |🦈 Northern Pike

Red Shirt Lake

🟤 Backcountry · 3-Mile Hike

🎣 🦈 Northern Pike

Lynx Lake Canoe Trail

🔵 Intermediate · Canoe Trail

🎣 🦈 Northern Pike | 🐟 Rainbow Trout

Nancy Lake

🔵 Intermediate · Motorized Lake

🎣 🦈 Northern Pike🐟 Rainbow Trout

Rhein Lake

🟢 Beginner · Cabin Access

🎣 🐟 Rainbow Trout | 🦈 Northern Pike

North Rolly Lake

🟤 Backcountry · ½-Mile Steep Hike

🎣 🐟 Rainbow Trout | 🦈 Northern Pike

Bald Lake

🟤 Backcountry with Cabin Reservation Only

Self-Guided Fishing Adventure for Two

Fishing Package · Two People

🎣 🐟 Rainbow Trout | 🦈 Northern Pike

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Red Shirt Lake

🟤 Backcountry
🎣 Fishing: 🦈 Northern Pike

Red Shirt Lake is a popular northern pike fishing destination located at the end of a 3-mile hike, offering a quiet and remote backcountry experience.
Canoes are available by the day or weekend and are pre-staged on the lake. Guests must check in at the Tippecanoe paddle shack in South Rolly Campground to pick up paddles, life jackets, and the canoe key before hiking to the lake.
Red Shirt Lake features four public-use cabins (water access only in summer) and a remote lakeside campground with 10 campsites at the end of the trail. This destination is extremely popular and often sells out, especially during peak season. Learn more about this self-guided Red Shirt Lake adventure

Additional Information:

• Canoes have a 650 lb capacity
Cabins Must be reserved with the State
Fishing license and parking pass not included•
Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
Print this Map, bring your GPS, Download the free OuterSpatial app or print this flyer

Reserve Red Shirt Lake Now

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Lynx Lake Canoe Trail

🔵 Intermediate | 🟤 Backcountry
🎣 Fishing: 🦈 Northern Pike 🐟 Rainbow Trout (Tanaina Lake)

The Lynx Lake Canoe Trail winds through 14 interconnected lakes, beginning at the Tanaina Lake Canoe Trailhead, with well-marked portage sites and boardwalks along the route.

Canoes are available by the day or weekend and are staged at Tanaina Lake. Guests must check in at the Tippecanoe paddle shack in South Rolly Campground to pick up paddles, life jackets, and canoe keys before heading to the trailhead.

Many lakes and ponds along the loop support northern pike, while Tanaina Lake is known for producing exceptionally large rainbow trout. The loop can be paddled in a single day or enjoyed as a multi-day trip, with four primitive campsites and four public-use cabins located along the route. Learn More about the Lynx Lake Canoe Trail Here.

Map navigation may be required.
Canoes staged at Tanaina Lake
Check in at South Rolly Campground for paddles, life jackets & keys
Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game
Print this Map, bring your GPS, Download the free OuterSpatial app or print this flyer

Reserve Canoe Trail Now

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South Rolly Lake

🟢 Beginner
🎣 Fishing: 🐟 Rainbow Trout (stocked) 🦈 Northern Pike

South Rolly Campground hosts 98 campsites, with the Tippecanoe building located directly on the lake, making it especially convenient for campers and day visitors.

Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, a paddleboat, and fishing gear are available by the hour, day, or weekend. South Rolly Lake is the only Tippecanoe location offering hourly rentals, making it ideal for short paddles, families, and first-time visitors.

South Rolly Lake is stocked with rainbow trout by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game and also supports northern pike, offering easy and accessible fishing right from camp.
Learn More about South Rolly here.

✔ Canoes, kayaks, SUPs, paddleboat, fishing gear & bear spray available
✔ Day, weekend, or hourly rentals (only location with hourly rentals)

Reserve South Rolly Now

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Nancy Lake

🔵 Intermediate
🎣Fishing: 🐟 Rainbow Trout | 🦈 Northern Pike | Other species present

Nancy Lake is one of the most popular destinations within Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, offering expansive paddling, fishing, and many areas to explore at your own pace. Motorized watercraft are permitted on this lake, and paddlers should be prepared to share the water.

Canoes are available by the day or weekend and are pre-staged at the Nancy Lake canoe launch on the Nancy Lake Parkway. Guests must check in at the Tippecanoe paddle shack in South Rolly Campground to pick up paddles, life jackets, and keys before heading out.

Nancy Lake features four public-use cabins, all accessible by water, making it a great option for paddle-in stays and multi-day, self-guided trips.

Nancy Lake supports rainbow trout, northern pike, and other fish species, providing excellent opportunities for fishing, longer paddles, and relaxed exploration across the lake.
✔ 4 public-use cabins (3 hike-accessible, Cabin 3 water-access only)
✔ Motorized watercraft present
✔ Print this Map, or Download the free OuterSpatial app

Reserve Nancy Lake Now

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Bald Lake

🟤 Backcountry with Cabin Reservation only

Bald Lake offers a quiet, remote paddling experience within Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, ideal for guests looking to disconnect and enjoy a peaceful backcountry setting.

Canoes are available by the day or weekend and are staged on Bald Lake. Canoe access is limited to guests who have reserved the Bald Lake public-use cabin. Guests must check in at the Tippecanoe paddle shack in South Rolly Campground to pick up paddles, life jackets, and keys before heading out.

Bald Lake features a ¼-mile walking trail and a calm, low-traffic environment, making it well suited for wildlife viewing, light exploration, and overnight cabin stays. ✔ Canoe available only to cabin renters

Reserve Bald Lake Now

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Rhein Lake

🟢 Beginner
🎣Fishing: 🐟 Rainbow Trout

Rhein Lake is a quieter, less-traveled lake located at milepost 5 on the Nancy Lake Parkway, offering a peaceful paddling and fishing experience away from crowds.

Canoes are available by the day or weekend. Guests must check in at the Tippecanoe paddle shack in South Rolly Campground to pick up paddles, life jackets, and keys before heading to the lake.

Rhein Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and also supports northern pike. A public-use cabin is located on the lake, and a hiking trail loops around the lake, making it a great option for an easy overnight stay or a relaxed day paddle.

✔ Public-use cabin on the lake
✔ Hiking trail loops around the lake
✔ Canoes reserved at South Rolly and transported by guests

Reserve Rhein Lake Now

North Rolly Lake

🟤 Backcountry
🎣 Fishing: 🐟 Rainbow Trout | 🦈 Northern Pike

North Rolly Lake offers a remote paddling experience with access to lesser-traveled water routes and portages within Nancy Lake State Recreation Area.

Access requires a ½-mile hike, which is one of the steeper hikes in the area, adding to the backcountry nature of this destination.

Canoes are available by the day or weekend and are pre-staged at the lake. Guests must check in at the Tippecanoe paddle shack in South Rolly Campground to pick up paddles, life jackets, and keys before hiking to the lake.

North Rolly Lake supports rainbow trout and northern pike. Portages in this area are not well marked and require map navigation skills, making this destination best suited for confident, self-sufficient paddlers. ✔ One of the steeper hikes in the area
✔ Map skills required for portages

Reserve North Rolly Now

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Self-Guided Fishing Adventure for Two

Fishing trip for two

Looking for the ultimate Alaskan self-guided fishing experience for two? No matter whether you’re targeting Northern Pike or Rainbow Trout, this package gives you everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Your adventure includes two quality fishing rods, tackle, and essential gear such as jaw spreaders, pliers, and a net for easy catch retrieval. You’ll also receive one genuine Alaskan canoe and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets for safe, self-guided water exploration.
You may choose different lake locations during your trip, based on availability. Simply select your starting location when booking and let us know your plans when you arrive. We offer seven lakes to choose from, each providing a unique fishing experience.
Additional Information:
• Canoes have a 650 lb capacity
• Canoe sitting pads available upon request
• Fishing license and parking pass not included
• Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
• Camping gear not included

Reserve Self-Guided Fishing trip Now

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Caught 1st fish on South Rolly Lake

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Lynx Lake Canoe Trail.

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Caught 1st fish on South Rolly Lake

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Planning a group trip? See our Scout & Youth Group Paddle Adventures.

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Tjek disse nyttige links til at planlægge dit eventyr.

Tjek Nancy Lake-brochuren udgivet af staten Alaska. Den har et nyttigt kort til planlægning af din annonceventure. Klik her!

Nancy Lake State Park har flere hytter til rådighed. Tjek deres side for at reservere.Klik her!

Glem ikke dit fisketegn. Besøg Alaska Department of Fish and Games hjemmeside.Klik her!

Du skal altid medbringe et kort. Her er et link til et kort over Nancy Lake State Park.Klik her!

Her er envideo på South Rolly Lake, fiskeri og camping.Klik her!

Slut dig til fiskeribiologerne Parker Bradley og Cody Jacobson til en fantastisk præsentation om geddefiskeri i Southcentral Alaska.Klik her!

Contains a link to the ADF&G to get a fishing license.

Nancy Lake park brochure link.

get your State parks pass link.

Map link.

Link to watch a video on the Lynx Lake Canoe Trail.

a link to a pike fishing video.

a link to a video on South Rolly Campground.

a link to windandweather

A link to get your park pass.

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