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T J.'s Canoe Rentals

305 South 1st Street
815-732-4516

Paddle the scenic waterways that Blackhawk and his Native American Brothers traveled. Whether you're an avid paddler or just want to bring back memories of canoeing as a kid, come and canoe the scenic Rock River. Nature abounds, the scenery will captivate you, as you leisurely canoe along sandstone bluffs topped with majestic white pines.

Canoeing along the Rock River you can enjoy Natures beauty, have a shore lunch, do some fishing, take a dip or just lay back and take in the sights. There's plenty to see and great fishing, The river  is teaming with trophy catfish, smallmouth bass and Walleye.

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