Sturgeon River Trips  & Indian River Trips
Starting at Wolverine, MI and Burt Lake, MI

BrassWind Landing Boat Rental LLC is happy to be offering Inland Waterway River Trips on and the quiet water of the Indian River in the Village of Indian River, MI from Burt Lake to Mullett Lake and on the more technical, fast water of Sturgeon River in in Wolverine, Michigan.  Owners Sheree and Richard Lincoln are seeking to combine arts and adventure through their retail paddlesports  location just West of Straits Highway on Mack Avenue. For our rental program we have an efficient fleet of 14 Liquid Logic and Native Watercraft kayaks, 4 Paluski Canoes and 6 SUP Paddle Boards from Dolsey Surf Company and Liquid Logic with several other demo boats so you can try it before you buy it. As our business grows we will increase our fleet and customize the boats we offer for rental according to the needs of our patrons. Our boats are inspected and certified by the Watercraft Division of Michigan and we are approved by the DNR for our river trip landings. We are currently open for trips Wed through Sunday with sunset kayak trips on the Indian River by appointment.

Location: 6240 Mack Avenue & Straits Highway in the Village of Indian River. 231-238-4843

From the South: 3 blocks north of the stop light at M68 and Straits Highway. From the South turn West on Mack Avenue just after the Pat and Gary’s I Downtown Party  Store and the Chiropractor’s office. Look for the blue roof on our building. If you pass Drost’s Chocolate Shop, or the Yurt at Great Lakes Eco Adventures, you went too far.

From the North: Take a quick right (the  first right)  after Drost’s Chocolate Shop West onto Mack Avenue. Look for the blue roof on our building. If you pass Pat and Gayr’s I Party Store you have gone to far.

We also rent kayaks and canoes by the day or week for your cottage or home or campsite to use on Burt Lake, Mullett Lake and Crooked Lake on the Inland Waterway. Visit our Boat Rental Page for more information. Click here.

Contact Us: Call BrassWind Landing at 231-238-4843. We are open Wednesday through Sunday with Tuesdays by chance or by appointment. In addition to River Trips we deliver kayaks to your lake, cottage, cabin, home or campground in a 15 mile radius of Indian River at no extra charge. Delivery up to 20 Miles available. You may transport our kayaks on a roof top rack, approved kayak carrier or in pick up; sorry they do not fit in your trunk

Here are the details and boats used for the Sturgeon River Trips. Scroll down for the Indian River Trips.

Our River Trips

The Indian River

The Indian River trip starts at the Beach at Burt Lake, enters the Indian River and ends on the Spreads at South end of Mullett Lake Trip: 2  & 3  hours: Beautiful quiet water paddle 2 hours trip depending on the paddler and how long  you stop to enjoy of the scenery or eat your lunch among the reeds along the way.  Starts from The Tuscarora Township Park at Devoe Beach  on Burt Lake and wind along the Inland Waterway of Northern Michigan, through the village, passed Marina Park and out to the Indian River Spreads Area at the mouth of the Indian River, before it joins Mullett Lake at its Southern end. This trip ends at a private estate off N Grandview Beach Road.  Enjoy paddling around the beautiful island and watching for fish, loons, otters and other wildlife among the reed beds of the Spreads near the mouth of the river where it meets Mullett Lake. Your trip ends at a dock on a private estate along the Spreads area. Our Courtesy van is available to pick you up and the end of your trip and return you to your car. $35  for 2 hours $40 for 3 Hours. Canoes are $25 per person or $50 per canoe. On a Saturday this trip is more enjoyable in the Morning or late afternoon unless you do not mind the boat traffic from noon to 5 when the power boats and pontoon boats are cruising the Indian River. Week days other than the 2 weeks around the 4th of July are generally fine. In other words this is a quiet water trip but not always quiet when boat traffic is heavy.

The Sturgeon River

The Sturgeon River is the fastest moving river in Lower Michigan: 2 Hours, 3 hours or 5 hours. A kayaking adventure on the Sturgeon Rivers offers many opportunities for thrills and chills since it is a spring fed river with temperatures running between 42 and 55 degrees. Come tame the dragon. This is a technical river with many turns and natural log jams along the way, low branches and bridges to paddle under. There are a couple of small changes in water levels, not quite a waterfall but still exciting. This trip is fun paddling by confident paddlers and can be enjoyed by new paddlers with a sense of adventure and some instruction.  The type of kayaks we use for this trip really enhance the experience. We offer several different types of kayaks for rent for the kayaking river trips: A. The Remix XP’s are a white water hybrid kayak for the skilled kayaker with previous paddling experience. B. The Marvel Sit-in Kayak which is a bit wider and balances nicely on the water. C. The Coupe Sit-on-top Kayak. D.  The Deuce Coupe Tandem Sit On Top Kayak. E. Paluski Fastwater Canoes. The Sturgeon trips are $40 or $45 in a kayak, $50 in a canoe (accommodates 2).

The Sturgeon River is the fastest moving river in Lower Michigan. A kayaking adventure on the Sturgeon Rivers offers many opportunities for thrills and chills since it is a spring fed river with temperatures running between 42 and 52 degrees. Come tame the dragon. This is a technical river with many turns and natural log jams along the way, low branches and bridges to paddle under. This trip is fun paddling by confident paddlers.  We offer several different types of kayaks for rent for the kayaking river trips: A. The Remix XP’s are a white water hybrid kayak for the skilled kayaker with previous paddling experience. B. The Marvel Sit-in Kayak which is a bit wider and balances nicely on the water. C. The Coupe Sit-on-top Kayak. D.  The Deuce Coupe Tandem Sit On Top Kayak. E. Paluski Fastwater Canoes.

When: Custom Scheduled trips Wed thru Sunday
Departing between 10:00 AM and 5:00PM*

*Other trips including moonlight trips, evening and early morning trips, Mondays and Tuesdays by appointment as available.

Sturgeon River Trip 1
Wolverine to Rondo Road

Wolverine to Rondo Rd. Approximately 1 1/2 to 2 Hours – $40 per person for single kayaks. This trip  starts in 15 miles south of Indian River in Wolverine at Sportsmen’s Park.

 

 

This is our most popular trip. The water is fast and curvy but wider most of the way and by the time you get to more technical sections of the River you have had time to become familiar with your kayak. If you are having a great time and feel comfortable on the river you can call us and continue through the more technical parts of the river, among the cedar trees and get out at South White Road. You may continue on to  South White Road. Approximately 2 hours 2 1/2 hours total paddling time.

Sturgeon River Trip 2 Your Choice:

 

A. South White to Burt Lake DeVoe Beach 3 Hours
B. Rondo Rd to Burt Lake to Burt Lake 3 1/2 Hours

$35 per person for single kayak. Includes the Cedar Forest and more technical part of the river. This is the more challenging part of the river for experienced paddlers. Canoes are $25 per person.

Sturgeon River Trip 3

Fisher Woods to DeVoe Beach. Approximately  1  to 1 and 1 /2 hours – $20 per person for single kayak.

Sturgeon River Trips from Trowbridge Road, near the Sturgeon River Campground, are available for an additional $5 to $10 more per trip.

Our Sturgeon River Rental Fleet – What Kind of Kayaks?

A. Liquid Logic Remix XP 9 or Liquid Logic Remix XP10 ~ $35
The Rmeix XP9 and Remix XP 10 are Sit-in White Water Hybrid Kayaks with Adjustable Skegs.

B. Native Watercraft Marvel 10 or Marvel 12 Sit-in  kayak ~ $35

C. Liquid Logic Coupe Sit-on-top kayak ~ $35
Adjustable Skeg.

D. Liquid Logic Deuce Coupe (Tandem) ~ $45
Adjustable Skeg

 

 

Other types of Kayaks available for Lake and Indian River Rentals including the Native Watercraft Inuit 12.5, The Ultimate Angler for fishing, the Versa Board and the Versa Board Angler Stand-on-top board for fishing. The Paluski 16′ Fastwater Canoes are also available ~ click here for more details on the canoes.

Indian River Trips

Burt Lake – DeVoe Beach Paddling: 1 Hour: Starts at  DeVoe Beach Tuscarora Township Park, paddle from the beach out on Burt Lake.  You can choose to enter Indian River and paddle through the village and back up against the River current to the Beach. You can stop to rest at the City Dock before heading back. You can also take a little detour through the tunnel under the bridge to old Marina Park. PLEASE AVOID taking the kayaks onto any cement ramps to help protect our kayaks from damage. It takes a little more effort to paddle up the river but is still a nice ride and gives you an opportunity to take in the sites on the other side of the river that you missed on your way down. $20

Burt Lake to Indian River to Indian River Spreads at South end of Mullett Lake Trip: 2  & 3  hours: Beautiful quiet water paddle 2 hours trip depending on the paddler and how long  you stop to enjoy of the scenery or eat your lunch among the reeds along the way.  Starts from The Tuscarora Township Park at Devoe Beach  on Burt Lake and wind along the Inland Waterway of Northern Michigan, through the village, passed Marina Park and out to the Indian River Spreads Area at the mouth of the Indian River, before it joins Mullett Lake at its Southern end. This trip ends at a private estate off N Grandview Beach Road.  Enjoy paddling around the beautiful island and watching for fish, loons, otters and other wildlife among the reed beds of the Straits. Your trip ends at a dock on a private estate along the Straits area. Our Courtesy van is available to pick you up and the end of your trip and return you to your car. $35  for 2 hours $40 for 3 Hours. Canoes are $25 per person or $50 per canoe.

Sunset Trips ~ Indian River to Mullett Lake : 2 hours: Take a sunset kayak trip  at the end of your hectic day and enjoy a serene trip along the reed beds and grassy marsh along the Inland Waterway in the soft evening light.  Paddle along the waterway and watch for loons, ducks, dragon flies, cranes, eagles, black birds and more. Trips start at 6:30pm  by appointment only. $35 kayaks. Canoes are $25 per person or $50 per canoe.

Where: Custom Trips starting from one of the Tuscarora Township Parks on the Indian River.

When: Custom Scheduled trips departing between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Our Indian River Rental Fleet – What Kind of Kayaks?

A. Native Watercraft Marvel 10 or Marvel 12 Sit-in  kayak

Demo Burt Lake or DeVoe Beach to Marina Park Trip ~ $20
Indian River to Mullett Lake Trip ~ $35

B. Native Watercraft Inuit 12.5

Demo Burt Lake or DeVoe Beach to Marina Park Trip ~ $20
Indian River to Mullett Lake Trip ~ $35

C. Coupe by Liquid Logic – Sit-on-top kayak ~

Demo Burt Lake or DeVoe Beach to Marina Park Trip
Indian River to Mullett Lake Trip ~ $35

D. Deuce Coupe by Liquid Logic – Tandem Sit-on-top kayak
Adjustable Skeg.

Demo Burt Lake or DeVoe Beach to Marina Park Trip ~ $25
Indian River to Mullett Lake Trip ~ $40