Headwaters Kayak Shop

My husband was researching kayaks online and watched many videos and eventually settled on the Eddyline brand. We drove 4 hours to The Boathouse/Headwaters Kayak Shop on Lodi Lake so we could try out various models. What a treat to be able to take out multiple boats and make sure we found the right fit for each of us. In addition to having beautiful new boats you can also purchase a demo for a substantial discount. My husband was working with Abba, the owner, to set up our appointment and boats to try. She is absolutely delightful and knowledgable on all the models. She gave us a very fair deal as we purchased two boats, two paddles, and life vests. Josh was working the day we came up and got us all set. He was very professional, patient and just a joy to work with. He taught how to do a "dock entry" to the boats, helped us load up for the trip home and gave us tips for safe and easy tie down on the truck. We went on a Moonlight paddle with a group the evening we bought the boats and WOW,..what a great experience. We were not the only first timers and everyone had a great time. If you are considering buying a kayak but don't know where to start, I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Abba and setting up an appointment. It was defiantly worth the drive up. The lake is beautiful and a great place for all levels of kayakers. If you want a fun day out in nature, you can't go wrong setting up an appointment to rent a kayak/paddle board at The Boathouse on Lodi Lake. It is very affordable and they have a variety of kayaks and paddle boards to choose from.

Our second time kayaking here. We rented 3 premium kayaks for 2 hours. Josh gave us a tutorial and helped us launch. The lake hooks up with the mokulemne river. Lots of waterways to explore. Birds, turtles, jumping fish. A great nature experience.

Fun time out on a really hot Sunday in Lodi. The service was fantastic and employees were very friendly! They ensured our safety and asked us on several occasions if we had needed anything else before and after the experience. We ended up taking the two hour rental and enjoyed about 5 miles out on the water! We loved the views and definitely had to take some pictures to remember pieces of it. We will definitely be back again before the end of the summer!

Rented paddle boards from here twice. Super fun! Loved it. Staff were friendly, excited to go again

I went on the 3 day kayaking immersion trip with Cameron this past weekend - it was fantastic! He is a gifted instructor with a deep love of the outdoors and wealth of knowledge and the ability to help you do things you think you can't do - like kayak self-rescue! I have always been a slow paddler and have taken some lessons to no avail - Cameron taught me how to paddle properly so I was able to keep up with the other 2 people in the class and him in our final paddle in the Delta where we put it all together - in fact we all paddled so fast we came in 2 hours earlier than other groups he led. I can't recommend the 3 day skills class enough - I'd give it 10 stars if I could - a worthy investment for any kayaker - beginning or experienced!

I've taken kayaking lessons here before and they were great. Today I was suppose to go out on a group lesson. I paid $178 for 2 of us to go. The river which feeds the lake is the coldest it's been in years. The lake is too cold. Because I paid the cancellation fee I can reschedule. So happy. Thank you Abagail.

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 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!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSQORPN_pls

Rancho Cordova. Working with Steve was great. Traded in an Epic V10 Sport for a P & H Virgo. Did not have space for the Epic and my last rec/rock boat (Dagger Stratos was beaten up). The Virgo replaced the Dagger (I have other ski's) . However, I needed the Virgo seat adjusted. Steve handled it promptly and professionally. Walked away very satisfied with the transaction and attention to modifications. I felt it was a fair trade (plus some cash). Going to miss the Epic but satisfied with Virgo. Felt good about dealing with Headwater and Steve.

A group of 8 ladies, celebrating a 70th birthday, rented single and double kayaks and a stand up paddle board.Josh took care of us and he was prepared, knowledgeable, efficient chill and easy to work with. We were in good hands!Thanks for taking our picture and serving us wellHe made our morning a giant win!

We took the stand up paddle board class with Abagail and it was wonderful! She paced the class based on skill and experience level by providing tips as needed. Highly recommended!