About Us
Our Story
Crow Wing Kayaks is a local kayak sales and rental business in Brainerd, Minnesota. We build our kayaks right here in the USA on our own custom mold design — which is why they're more stable than the big-box boats you've probably paddled.
We love the outdoors and want to help you find new ways to explore our waterways. Whether you're buying your first kayak, renting a paddleboard for the weekend, or booking a full river trip, we'll get you on the water.
Owner Ethan Semler spends as much time behind a camera as behind a paddle — the outdoor photos across this site are his own shots of the lakes and rivers we paddle. Ask him where the light is best; he'll tell you where to put in.
— Ethan Semler, Owner
Why People Call Us Back
- Kayaks 100% American made — designed and built on our own mold
- Extra-stable custom hull design
- Paddles and life vests included with every rental
- Delivery to most cabins, VRBOs, lakes, and river landings
- Reservations recommended but never required — a real person answers the phone
- Run by someone who actually paddles these waters — and photographs them
All Kayaks 100% American Made · 17070 MN-371, Brainerd, MN
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