Is it a River or a Lake? Lodi's Flat Water Kayak Scene... Headwaters Boathouse rents kayaks on Lodi Lake and the Mokelumne River. Many people are confused by this so let me break it down. Lodi Lake is caused by water being backed up at the Woodbridge Dam just down stream from... read more the Lake. The dam backs water up that fills the lake, and also turns the 3 mile stretch of the Mokelumne River from Woodbridge Dam to Highway 99 into a flat water paddling paradise! Headwaters runs a on water facility that rents kayaks and SUP's for use on this flat water section of river. It's a great place for the beginner paddler to learn the sport. The best times to go are during the week, and on the weekend from 8-12. After 12 the 5MPH speed limit is lifted and it can get busy with power boats. It's still able to be paddled, but you loose some of the quiet serenity that the river is know for. read less

Great Fathers Day Paddle!! Very nice people, Great guides, Knowledgeable and interactive.

Weather was very awesome!! Can't wait for the full moon paddle!!

Paddlefest 2018-Great fun! I had never kayaked and Paddlefest seemed like it would be the perfect opportunity; Headwaters did an amazing job! They had a wide array of kayaks available to demo without a bit of hassle and knowledgeable & helpful staff as... read more well. It was so much fun! The lake is calm & relatively shallow so even newbies like me could paddle with confidence.There were other folks of all ages having a great time too. Nice music and food trucks rounded out the experience. It was obvious that although it must have taken a lot of work and planning to get everything set up, running smoothly & ultimately dismantled at the end of the day it was a labor of love for these folks. I visited the Headwaters Kayak Shop on North Kluff Ave. in Lodi last weekend; Bill helped me and answered my many questions with patience and an obvious passion for water sports. I'll be returning soon to buy my first kayak from them:) read less

Great day for a paddle on the Lake Great staff and easy process to rent. We brought our own Kayaks and rented for a friend and her son. Easy paddle - very fun and yet relaxing too. Great to be outside!

Mother's Day float My son and I went on the Mother's Day float and had a great time. It was peaceful, relaxing, and fun. Be sure to bring sunscreen and bug spray, we got eaten up by the mosquitos!

Amazing Had a great family day on Lodi Lake. Reserving Kayak's and the fun and helpful people at the boathouse made our day. Looking forward to our next adventure.

Ladies Only Paddle It was a very enjoyable time. I am a beginner Kayaker with my own equipment. Linda our leader, took the time and taught me a couple of things I was doing incorrect. This was a great and fun time. I... read more will do it again!! read less

Pretty much the best Kayak Shop in the planet!!! Unbelievably nice and knowledgeable, they walk the walk. I drove 600 miles round trip to Headwaters Kayak Shop and it was worth every minute and dollar. Thank you guys!!!!

I was introduced to this store by my boyfriend who wanted to spark some interest in me to do something fun with my life besides working and taking life too serious.  When we went to Lodi Lake for the Paddle... read more Fest a few Saturdays ago, we were able to enjoy some kayaking on the lake by trying out several varieties of kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and corresponding paddle styles.  There was so much to choose from and we were given expert advise from the employees that were waiting on hand to assist visitors.    

After our afternoon of fun, we drove a short distance to where the Headwaters Kayak Shop was located.  The store was jam packed with everything necessary for water fun including the appropriate sports attire!  Kayaks were our main focus.  They have many styles, colors and sizes to select from to match any individual's preference.  Needless to say we found some favorites and put them on our wish list!  Now, saving up for these purchases will be another serious goal I will have to strive for!

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Full Moon tour Loved the tour. Guide wasn’t informative but did keep a look out for us. The water was calm & nice we were the only ones on it. One of the best experiences I’ve had w/that lake.

Great shop with excellent customer service Dan and the guys at the shop took care of me and got me in and out of there with what I wanted

SUP Yoga It was great time and I had so much fun! I learned how to paddle a paddle board and how to do yoga while on a lake! It was a great evening

Paddle Fest 2018 My daughter and I had a great time. Where else can you demo 100 kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards for $10? The staff was more than helpful and knowledgeable.

Headwaters Kayak These guys are awesome, very knowledgeable, pleasant and put on a great relaxed event.The have standup paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, etc. Sales, rental and service. Highly recommend

Beyond expectations This business is driven on connecting people with their local waterways. They go above and beyond to ensure that you have what you need to get out, explore and enjoy. So grateful for the attention to detail, personal experience and knowledge.

Unreal customer service and products!! You cant go wrong here!