Kayaking Shoalwater Bay

Shoalwater Bay is our newest kayaking tour to our list of kayaking locations located in the Upper Klamath Basin.

To reach this beautiful location, drive 16 miles west of Klamath Falls on Highway 140, 1/2 mile past Milepost 53; you turn North (right) onto an improved gravel road. Travel about 1 mile, staying to the right to an intersection. Turn right, travel about 100 yards, and turn left onto the road to Shoalwater Bay and Eagle Ridge. Continue around the southern tip of the marsh and continue north approximately 2.5 miles to the county park.

Our tour will start at the Eagle Ridge boat launch and take you clockwise around the marsh, then across the bay back to the launch location where we end the tour. Tour time is approximately 3 hours. 

Shoalwater Bay is a great bird watching location, and you may see Ring-necked Duck, Cinnamon Teal, Bald Eagle (nesting), Rough-legged Hawk, Black Tern, White-headed Woodpecker, Great Gray Owl, Lewis's Woodpecker, Pygmy, Nuthatch, Black-headed Grosbeak, Western Tanager, Mountain Bluebird, Mountain Chickadee. Several warbler species are seasonally common in the willow and cottonwood trees along the lake shoreline.  

A hiking trail extends to the tip of Eagle Ridge, which provides a breathtaking overview of Upper Klamath Lake. Klamath County maintains a primitive campground with potable water at the base of Eagle Ridge. There is a boat ramp and dock available.

Being adjacent to the Spence Mountain Trail system allows for enjoying this natural wildlife area.

Tour Cost - $79.00 per person

Cost for this tour is $79.00 per person. which includes one or two of our guides to go along. This tour is limited to 12 guests total + two guides. If 6 or fewer guests attend then only 1 guide will accompany.  Kayaks, paddles, life vests, and whistles will be provided.  

All guests are required to sign our company policy waiver and a parent/guardian permission form (if minors are to attend). Forms can be found HERE to review and will be provided for signing when you arrive.  Our licensed Oregon Guides are very experienced with years on the water and dedicated to providing you a very enjoyable experience that you will remember a lifetime.  For more information contact us at: E-mail: skylakeswild@gmail.com phone: 541-891-0435

We offer Tours on Shoalwater Bay 7 days a week with 2 possible departure times of 9:30AM or 1:30PM.  We ask all guests to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.   We require a minimum of 3 people attending a tour for a guided tour to take place. We suggest you call our office prior to making a reservation online if you are trying book for 2 persons or less.