Im not sure how successful folks are with catching fish in this large pond, but sitting by the dock…read moreis very peaceful. The lake is centered around the shopping mall so there are a few restaurant that overlook the lake. There are also ducks that live there.

Came here today with fishing friend who did some actual fishing. Nothing was caught (fish 1 -…read morehumans 0), but it was really OK, and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in my camping chair and watching the fish jump in the air and the world passing by. A few other people were down on the dock casting for fish, others sat on the various rock formations sort of zoning out, and it was a real pleasure to see the children and parents sharing something they really loved. If the youngsters aren't interested in the fishing, they can come down and feed the ducks - such fun. The water is so clear you can see down to rocks and plants on the bottom and also nearest the dock flashes of the goldfish as they glide along (these goldfish eventually grow into some very large carp). There are evidently some sturgeon as well along with the rainbow trout, and also lots of ducks and other water birds (a few still with babies). Oh yes, lots of dragonflies - flashes of black and fiery orange red - add to the charm. People who fish welcome you right into their society and talk readily about their fishing experiences and how the big one got away and even why. This is a terrific family experience and for those who want to come out alone. The best time is to come early, before 7, and especially after the lake has been re-stocked, if you want to catch some fish. But like I said, it's a wonderful experience whether fish are caught or not. Give it a try. And remember if you don't catch any fish, you can hike back up to the shopping center above and get some breakfast. Not a bad day at all, in fact a damn fine one if you ask me.

Highly recommend! Captain Scott was an informative, engaging and gracious host on his beautiful jet…read moreboat. He is obviously skilled and experienced - making the ride very relaxing and enjoyable.

From the owner: I offer small group (up to six persons), private boat tours on the Willamette River out of Newberg,…read moreOregon.

Was visiting from CA and NEEDED to paddle board in the Oregon lakes. Booking was super easy and…read moreconvenient for the amount of time I needed it. And this was way more in my budget than other places I googled near Portland. Board itself was sturdy and easy to inflate, that coming from a girl that can barely fill air in her tire. Bryan was very detailed with directions which also helped. Definitely will use this company again when I come back to OR.

It was awesome! Close by! Easy to get a hold of and great prices!! They will be our go to for…read morerafting/tubing rentals! They were the ONLY place in town that would just rent me the life jackets!! AWESOME!!

Super knowledgeable and helpful staff. They have a yearly craft sale and I found a beautiful…read morecrafted wood canoe and a kayak at. They let me know that the canoe had been hand-crafted by a dad that didn't have any family that wanted to canoe and so he donated it. Great people. They have maps of the Tualatin in brochure form but also on their beautiful website online. Highly recommend!

One of the reasons I love Oregon with a passion is our community's dedication to preserve and…read moreimprove our environment. What can I tell you, I'm a water girl. I was in a pool swimming before I could walk and have a life long love affair with water in its many forms. Most of my favorite memories involve water. Taking a hike then frolicking in the cool waters of a lake in the High Sierras, or sitting at night with my toes in the sand listening to waves crash on an ocean beach. I love a city view, but there is something about looking out across the water that does it for me. I don't think I could ever live in a landlocked region. Just this week I was driving downtown to meet some friends and took I-5 over the Marquam Bridge through downtown. It was 5:30p and it was just getting dark and I get practically teary taking in the view. The same view I've seen thousands of times. So that brings me to this wonderful organization whose mission is to protect and restore the Tualatin River system. Now I have a personal stake here since I live on the Tualatin River, so I feel personally responsible to be one of its caretakers. Our family has a canoe and kayaks and we get out on the many local rivers when we can. In fact, part of the fun is usually collecting trash from the river. What will we find this time? The photo was taken earlier this year when my husband and son took the canoe out. He calls me from the river and asks me to meet him on the bank with garbage bags, gloves and a camera. Now, I watch the Sopranos, so I was a little concerned. No need to worry, it was just a giant haul of stuff that day. So for all of you that love our rivers so, considered getting involved. You can donate your money, time (river clean up) or take one of their paddle trips.

Ken and team were absolutely wonderful to work with 10/10 would recommend!…read more Thank you for making the process so simple!

Bought a Yamaha 255XD from here, came all the way from HI, shipped the boat back to HI. Had nothing…read morebut issue after issue with the boat, communication with the dealer has been terrible, they won't respond, they tell you they will het back they never did, I had to be chasing them constantly for answers. A seat broke and they want me to pay almost 2k to ship it to Maui. A recall came in and because there is no dealer on island they won't do anything about. My steering system completely came off its assembly while on the ocean, my ballast tanks are not working, they first told me to remove the ballast module and send it over and they would send me a replacement. Well now I just got a txt from them saying that they cannot longer comunícate with me and that I have to do it all Troy Yamaha corporate. The funny thing is Yamaha says all warranty claims need to be handled trough the dealer. So it looks like Yamaha and Rivercity clearly spoke and said to each other "let's screw this guy, we already got his money, let us handle him we are a big corporate company and have in house lawyers". Stay out from this dealer they don't care about nothing else than making a sale and taking your money, and as much as Yamaha use to be a reliabale company, we'll after COVID they no longer, their quality control went down big time and they hide behind warranty and lawyers to don't respond for their products. STAY AWAY or found it by yourself. Hopefully my experience will help others don't be at the same or similar situation

Knowledgeable and thorough. Very helpful in figuring out what was wrong with my boat. I highly…read morerecommend his service.

From the owner: When you want your boat serviced right the first time, come to Nelson Marine where you are treated…read morehow we want to be treated.

This is really nice straight forward launch area for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and other…read moresmall boats. They have good parking, nice restrooms, picnic tables and very much nestled in with nature. The launch point is a bit challenging with not much room down by the water, with the river flow and depth constantly changing I am sure it can be a bit of a challenge for construction. Maybe they can figure out how to secure a good floating dock at some point. The water and natural landscape along the Tualatin River is some of the best. Go north to Rood Bridge park, but around there is a stop because of a damn. So South and you can go miles towards Tigard then Tualatin. Always lots of friendly folks on the water. Best part no motor boats. If you are looking for a great place to paddle, this is a good place to put in. When done and hungry you can swing around the he corner for great burgers at Cruisin' Diner. It would be a five star if the launch point was better.

I have used this spot to put in my paddleboard about 3x's now. It is conveniently located near my…read morehouse but there are so many snags in the river that it does make it challenging to navigate (which can be kinda fun) and also the water pumps that pump irrigation water for the surrounding fields can be loud. I wonder if the water level gets too low to use this spot later in the summer.

I took a stand-up paddleboard class for beginners through Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe, and it was a…read moregreat experience. The instructor, Grayson, did a fantastic job modeling techniques and answering questions as the class progressed. One of my main concerns was getting back on board after falling off. This was one of the first things that was addressed and we were shown a couple different ways to do it. There was one person who struggled a little bit, but Grayson was quick to help and offer alternative options. This class was an excellent value for the money, and it has made me feel confident joining my friends on their paddling adventures.

So happy to have discovered Alder Creek Kayak&Canoe via the Eddyline website. I've had my current…read morekayak for over 10 years. I'm well adjusted to this kayak but it sure needed to be upgraded. I was extremely happy to have found a place where I can physically test out the kayak before purchasing! Wow!! Not enough good things to say about this shop and the quality customer service. So happy to have had my first big kayak purchase through them.

We literally had the best day!! Chad was so awesome and helpful! We did "Chad's Ride" which is the…read morelongest one. We stopped in Carlton for lunch at Carlton Corners and even paddled in a boat around a beautiful pond on one of the stops! This is a Willamette Valley must!!

We are staying at a B and B in Amity and wanted to take a few hours ride in the country. There were…read moretwo places we called, Red Barn Rides and a company in McMinnville. We left messages for both. The bike shop in McMinnville said they would call us back. Crickets. Not good. Chad returned are call within a few minutes and hooked us up with a hybrid for me and E-bike for my girlfriend, locks, helmets, water and a map. Considering the E-bike was $30 less than the price quoted by the McMinnville store and we were attended to very professionally, we made the right choice. Super nice guy and very nice equipment. Couldn't be more pleased.