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Self-Guided Canoe, Kayak & Fishing Rentals at Nancy Lake State Recreation Area

Explore at your own pace with canoes staged at lake access points, rentals available by the hour, day, or overnight, and gear ready for paddlers and anglers of all experience levels.

Tippecanoe Alaska provides self-guided canoe, kayak, paddleboard, and fishing gear rentals in Willow, Alaska — with direct access to Nancy Lake State Recreation Area.

Pick your Adventure!

Choose your desired adventure. (Click below to learn more)
If you’re staying in a public-use cabin, make your cabin reservation first through the state website first.
Click the "Reserve Now" button for your chosen adventure.
Follow the prompts to reserve fishing gear, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and add-ons as needed.
Check your email for waivers and have everyone in your group complete them before arrival.
On your adventure day, check in at the Tippecanoe paddle shack in South Rolly Campground to pick up paddles, life jackets, and keys.
Head out, explore at your own pace, and enjoy your self-guided Alaskan adventure.

All adventures are self-guided. Please review lake details for access, experience level, and navigation requirements.

South Rolly Lake

🟢 Beginner · Hourly Rentals

🎣 🐟 Rainbow Trout |🦈 Northern Pike

Red Shirt Lake

🟤 Backcountry · 3-Mile Hike

🎣 🦈 Northern Pike

Lynx Lake Canoe Trail

🔵 Intermediate · Canoe Trail

🎣 🦈 Northern Pike | 🐟 Rainbow Trout

Nancy Lake

🔵 Intermediate · Motorized Lake

🎣 🦈 Northern Pike🐟 Rainbow Trout

Rhein Lake

🟢 Beginner · Cabin Access

🎣 🐟 Rainbow Trout | 🦈 Northern Pike

North Rolly Lake

🟤 Backcountry · ½-Mile Steep Hike

🎣 🐟 Rainbow Trout | 🦈 Northern Pike

Bald Lake

🟤 Backcountry with Cabin Reservation Only

Self-Guided Fishing Adventure for Two

Fishing Package · Two People

🎣 🐟 Rainbow Trout | 🦈 Northern Pike

Pic of people smiling

Red Shirt Lake

🟤 Backcountry
🎣 Fishing: 🦈 Northern Pike

Looking for the ultimate Alaskan self-guided fishing experience for two? No matter whether you’re targeting Northern Pike or Rainbow Trout, this package gives you everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Your adventure includes two quality fishing rods, tackle, and essential gear such as jaw spreaders, pliers, and a net for easy catch retrieval. You’ll also receive one genuine Alaskan canoe and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets for safe, self-guided water exploration.
You may choose different lake locations during your trip, based on availability. Simply select your starting location when booking and let us know your plans when you arrive. We offer seven lakes to choose from, each providing a unique fishing experience.
Additional Information:
• Canoes have a 650 lb capacity
• Canoe sitting pads available upon request
• Fishing license and parking pass not included
• Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
• Camping gear not included

Reserve Red Shirt Lake Now

34 in pike

Lynx Lake Canoe Trail

🔵 Intermediate | 🟤 Backcountry
🎣 Fishing: 🦈 Northern Pike 🐟 Rainbow Trout (Tanaina Lake)

Looking for the ultimate Alaskan self-guided fishing experience for two? No matter whether you’re targeting Northern Pike or Rainbow Trout, this package gives you everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Your adventure includes two quality fishing rods, tackle, and essential gear such as jaw spreaders, pliers, and a net for easy catch retrieval. You’ll also receive one genuine Alaskan canoe and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets for safe, self-guided water exploration.
You may choose different lake locations during your trip, based on availability. Simply select your starting location when booking and let us know your plans when you arrive. We offer seven lakes to choose from, each providing a unique fishing experience.
Additional Information:
• Canoes have a 650 lb capacity
• Canoe sitting pads available upon request
• Fishing license and parking pass not included
• Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
• Camping gear not included

Reserve Canoe Trail Now

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South Rolly Lake

🟢 Beginner
🎣 Fishing: 🐟 Rainbow Trout (stocked) 🦈 Northern Pike

Looking for the ultimate Alaskan self-guided fishing experience for two? No matter whether you’re targeting Northern Pike or Rainbow Trout, this package gives you everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Your adventure includes two quality fishing rods, tackle, and essential gear such as jaw spreaders, pliers, and a net for easy catch retrieval. You’ll also receive one genuine Alaskan canoe and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets for safe, self-guided water exploration.
You may choose different lake locations during your trip, based on availability. Simply select your starting location when booking and let us know your plans when you arrive. We offer seven lakes to choose from, each providing a unique fishing experience.
Additional Information:
• Canoes have a 650 lb capacity
• Canoe sitting pads available upon request
• Fishing license and parking pass not included
• Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
• Camping gear not included

Reserve South Rolly Now

Max Hightower- Nancy Lake

Nancy Lake

🔵 Intermediate
🎣Fishing: 🐟 Rainbow Trout | 🦈 Northern Pike | Other species present

Looking for the ultimate Alaskan self-guided fishing experience for two? No matter whether you’re targeting Northern Pike or Rainbow Trout, this package gives you everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Your adventure includes two quality fishing rods, tackle, and essential gear such as jaw spreaders, pliers, and a net for easy catch retrieval. You’ll also receive one genuine Alaskan canoe and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets for safe, self-guided water exploration.
You may choose different lake locations during your trip, based on availability. Simply select your starting location when booking and let us know your plans when you arrive. We offer seven lakes to choose from, each providing a unique fishing experience.
Additional Information:
• Canoes have a 650 lb capacity
• Canoe sitting pads available upon request
• Fishing license and parking pass not included
• Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
• Camping gear not included

Reserve Nancy Lake Now

My husband camping at Bald Lake public use Cabin.

Bald Lake

🟤 Backcountry with Cabin Reservation only

Looking for the ultimate Alaskan self-guided fishing experience for two? No matter whether you’re targeting Northern Pike or Rainbow Trout, this package gives you everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Your adventure includes two quality fishing rods, tackle, and essential gear such as jaw spreaders, pliers, and a net for easy catch retrieval. You’ll also receive one genuine Alaskan canoe and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets for safe, self-guided water exploration.
You may choose different lake locations during your trip, based on availability. Simply select your starting location when booking and let us know your plans when you arrive. We offer seven lakes to choose from, each providing a unique fishing experience.
Additional Information:
• Canoes have a 650 lb capacity
• Canoe sitting pads available upon request
• Fishing license and parking pass not included
• Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
• Camping gear not included

Reserve Bald Lake Now

someone fishing

Rhein Lake

🟢 Beginner
🎣Fishing: 🐟 Rainbow Trout

Looking for the ultimate Alaskan self-guided fishing experience for two? No matter whether you’re targeting Northern Pike or Rainbow Trout, this package gives you everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Your adventure includes two quality fishing rods, tackle, and essential gear such as jaw spreaders, pliers, and a net for easy catch retrieval. You’ll also receive one genuine Alaskan canoe and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets for safe, self-guided water exploration.
You may choose different lake locations during your trip, based on availability. Simply select your starting location when booking and let us know your plans when you arrive. We offer seven lakes to choose from, each providing a unique fishing experience.
Additional Information:
• Canoes have a 650 lb capacity
• Canoe sitting pads available upon request
• Fishing license and parking pass not included
• Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
• Camping gear not included

Reserve Rhein Lake Now

North Rolly Lake

🟤 Backcountry
🎣 Fishing: 🐟 Rainbow Trout | 🦈 Northern Pike

Looking for the ultimate Alaskan self-guided fishing experience for two? No matter whether you’re targeting Northern Pike or Rainbow Trout, this package gives you everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Your adventure includes two quality fishing rods, tackle, and essential gear such as jaw spreaders, pliers, and a net for easy catch retrieval. You’ll also receive one genuine Alaskan canoe and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets for safe, self-guided water exploration.
You may choose different lake locations during your trip, based on availability. Simply select your starting location when booking and let us know your plans when you arrive. We offer seven lakes to choose from, each providing a unique fishing experience.
Additional Information:
• Canoes have a 650 lb capacity
• Canoe sitting pads available upon request
• Fishing license and parking pass not included
• Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
• Camping gear not included

Reserve North Rolly Now

someone with a large rainbow fish

Self-Guided Fishing Adventure for Two

Fishing trip for two

Looking for the ultimate Alaskan self-guided fishing experience for two? No matter whether you’re targeting Northern Pike or Rainbow Trout, this package gives you everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Your adventure includes two quality fishing rods, tackle, and essential gear such as jaw spreaders, pliers, and a net for easy catch retrieval. You’ll also receive one genuine Alaskan canoe and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets for safe, self-guided water exploration.
You may choose different lake locations during your trip, based on availability. Simply select your starting location when booking and let us know your plans when you arrive. We offer seven lakes to choose from, each providing a unique fishing experience.
Additional Information:
• Canoes have a 650 lb capacity
• Canoe sitting pads available upon request
• Fishing license and parking pass not included
• Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
• Camping gear not included

Reserve Self-Guided Fishing trip Now

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southrolly

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1st Fish

1st Fish

Caught 1st fish on South Rolly Lake

Pike!

Pike!

Lynx Lake Canoe Trail.

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1st Fish

1st Fish

Caught 1st fish on South Rolly Lake

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Check out these helpful links to plan your adventure.

Tippecanoe's Printable flyer with prices. Click here!

Tippecanoe's printable Guide with Maps. Click here!

Check out the Nancy Lake Brochure published By the State of Alaska. It has a helpful map for planning your adventure. Click here!

Nancy lake State Park has several cabins available. Check out their page to make reservations. Click here!

Don't forget your fishing license. Visit Alaska Department of Fish and Games website. Click here!

You should always bring a MAP. Here is a link to a map of Nancy Lake State Park. Click here!

Remember to check the weather. Click here!

Don't forget your park pass or bring $5 for parking. Click Here!

Here is a video on South Rolly Lake, fishing and camping. Click here!

Join fisheries biologists Parker Bradley and Cody Jacobson for a fantastic presentation on pike fishing in Southcentral Alaska. Click here!

Contains a link to the ADF&G to get a fishing license.

Nancy Lake park brochure link.

get your State parks pass link.

Map link.

Link to watch a video on the Lynx Lake Canoe Trail.

a link to a pike fishing video.

a link to a video on South Rolly Campground.

a link to windandweather

A link to get your park pass.

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