Owasco Lake at Emerson Park

We have a wait-list for most of our events. If you can not attend, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible so that we can offer your spot to another participant.

No. We have all gear that is required for the day. Please be aware of the weather and dress appropriately. We will have light snacks in the morning along with water and sports drinks. A full meal will be provided at noon time. If you want to bring your own fishing gear, you are welcome to.

No. We have had children as young as young as 3 and adults as old as 90 participate. If you feel comfortable with having your child on a kayak, we are happy to support them. If you feel that you are "too old", you are NOT!

Yes. You will need a NYS fishing license. For license information, go to... https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6091.html

Yes. Media Waiver - https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/6a6e527c205b40e39fc81ccf368e84a1 Liability Waiver - https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b257cf92fac64ed3952b29ac820367a5ggf

Absolutely! Many of our on-the-water volunteers are members of the NY Kayak Bass Fisherman organization and are tournament level fishermen. They love to help people learn how to fish.

Yes. We have a large volunteer team of kayakers that will instruct you on the safe and proper way to control your boat and will be available on the water to assist in any and every way.

We have never cancelled an event. We carefully monitor the weather conditions (especially wind). As long as it is safe to kayak, the event will go on. In a worst case scenario, we might have to change a location at the last minute. If that happened, we will make sure that you know.

We have and require use of personal floatation devices for every participant as well as provide safety whistles. Also, we have a ratio of one on-the-water volunteer for every two participants, so you will never be too far away from expert support.

100%. We have participants all the time that come back to shore for a break and then head back out on the water, or just hang out with the on-the-shore crew. We always have volunteers on shore to hang out with.

Yes, definitely. We want this event to be perfect for you in every way.

Yes we can, to the best of our abilities. We have boats that are paddle, pedal, and motorized. If we know of a special need, we will do everything that we can to accommodate that. Please let us know asap.

No. All of our kayaks are sit-on-top style, very stable, and as comfortable as your favorite lawn chair. They are very easy to get into and out of. If you need a hand, we have a crew that will help.

There is no catch! All of our funding comes from donations in and around our local region and remain in our region specifically to support our veterans, first responders, and their families.

Yes. The magic is the water and the camaraderie. Catching fish is just the excuse we use to get out on the water ;^).