River and Lake Equipment Rental: Sit On Top Kayaks & Stand-Up Paddle Boards
Experience the water at your own pace with one of our hourly paddle sport rentals and daily fly fishing equipment rentals. We offer everything from rods/reels, waders, and boot to Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards. RIGS is located within 10 minutes of some great options for your on the water experience or join us during select summer months at Ridgway State Park for hourly paddle sport rentals at the park. All Paddle Sport Rentals include a personal flotation device (PFD or “life jacket”) and all necessary gear for operation. Hourly rentals are available from June 15th to August 15th. Reservations must be made via the shop before 1 pm for afternoon departure times. Full day rentals are available from May 15th – June 14th and August 16th – September.
Hourly Rentals at Ridgway State Park
Kayaks are stable and maneuverable, so no prior experience is needed to comfortably control your kayak. We have both singles and tandems waiting for you lakeside at Ridgway State Park during the summer. June 15th – August 15th meet us at Ridgway State Park for our Hourly Rentals. Reservations must be made via the shop before 1 pm for afternoon departure times. Full day rentals are available from May 15th – June 14th and August 16th – September.
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
The perfect sport to do with family or friends on lakes throughout Colorado! Fun for everyone, and relatively easy to learn. During the summer, June 15th – August 15th meet us at Ridgway State Park for our Hourly Rentals. Reservations must be made via the shop before 1 pm for afternoon departure times. Full day rentals are available from May 15th – June 14th and August 16th – September.
Take your SUP to Ridgway Reservoir located only 10 minutes from RIGS Fly Shop and find out why this sport is all the rage! Want to learn some techniques and tips to improve your form? Try our 2.5-hour Paddle Boarding Lesson!
Whitewater Rentals
Inflatable Kayaks (a.k.a “duckie”)
Inflatable Kayaks (singles and tandems) are stable, maneuverable and perfect for the river, a comfortable kayak that is easy to control. Simply stop by the shop we’ll help you load up your IK! Experience is always preferred when getting on the river. Don’t underestimate a class II river in our region. Be prepared for strainers and obstacles. The Inflatable Kayaks come deflated for easy transportation and the rental includes the IK, paddle, pump and a PFD. Full day rentals only.
NRS River Booties Rental – High-Quality NRS zippered river booties that are perfect to protect your feet out on the water.
NRS Splash Jacket – NRS Splash jacket to keep warm and dry while you’re out on the water.
Paddle Rental – Rent a paddle for your raft, stand up paddleboard or kayak.
PFD Rental – Rent a personal flotation device (life jacket) for your whitewater or still water adventure.
