DE PERE KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Paddling the Fox: A three‑hour glide from Rapids des Pères to Green Bay
A 3-hour guided kayak journey on the historic Fox River that threads a lock, passes St. Norbert College and offers views toward Green Bay and Lambeau Field.
Paddling the Fox: A three‑hour glide from Rapids des Pères to Green Bay.
Set out from the old Rapids des Pères and drop into the steady flow of the Fox River for a three‑hour paddle that traces a corridor once fished by Native Americans. The route moves past the stately campus of St. Norbert College, threads a single lock, and lets the river carry you toward the shores of Green Bay—on clear days Lambeau Field appears on the horizon—while guides document the trip with complimentary photos.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Launch at Rapids des Pères
This stretch was originally known as Rapids des Pères ('Rapids of the Fathers') and was a notable fishing spot for Native Americans and early settlers before the lock and dam reshaped the river.
Campus, lock, and the slow run to the Bay
Paddlers pass St. Norbert College, navigate a single lock, and then travel with a gentler current toward Green Bay, making for varied scenery across the three‑hour outing.
Guide photos you can download
Guides typically take photographs during the tour and make them available to download for free from Facebook after the paddle, though photos are not guaranteed.
What the day feels like
What the paddle feels like
The outing unfolds as a measured three‑hour paddle: launch from the historic rapids, steady strokes past college grounds, a controlled transit through a lock, then a relaxed downstream leg toward Green Bay with opportunities to spot distant landmarks.
THE HISTORY
Launch at Rapids des Pères
This stretch was originally known as Rapids des Pères ('Rapids of the Fathers') and was a notable fishing spot for Native Americans and early settlers before the lock and dam reshaped the river.
THE ROUTE
Campus, lock, and the slow run to the Bay
Paddlers pass St. Norbert College, navigate a single lock, and then travel with a gentler current toward Green Bay, making for varied scenery across the three‑hour outing.
THE KEEPSAKE
Guide photos you can download
Guides typically take photographs during the tour and make them available to download for free from Facebook after the paddle, though photos are not guaranteed.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this paddle suits — and when to think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing lasts three hours, allowing time for paddling, a lock transit, and the downstream run to Green Bay.
Bring weather‑appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for launching from a riverbank; guides provide PFDs and paddles with each kayak.
Single and double kayaks are available and all kayaks include a paddle and personal flotation device.
Guides typically take photos during the tour and make them available to download for free from Facebook after the trip, though photos are not guaranteed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the paddle?
The tour is three hours long.
Are life jackets and paddles provided?
Yes — all kayaks include a paddle and a PFD.
Can I bring my own kayak or boat?
The activity description notes single and double kayaks are available; it does not state whether outside craft are permitted.
Will guides take photos during the trip?
Guides usually take photographs during the tour and make them available to download for free from Facebook afterwards, but photos are not guaranteed.
Are there weight limits for the kayaks?
Yes — the maximum weight is 500 lb total per kayak.
Will I see Lambeau Field?
On a clear day Lambeau Field can be seen in the distance from the downstream portion of the route.