Austin Paddling Club

Description	Town Lake is a calm and placid lake that divides the northern and southern parts of the city of Austin. At the west end of the lake is Red Bud Isle and Tom Miller Dam. At the east end of the lake is "Bird Island" and Longhorn Dam. Between the two dams lies an approximately 10-mile stretch of the Colorado River. The lake is home to several species of fish, as well as numerous birds. The lake is perfect for canoeing and kayaking. You can leisurely paddle your canoe or kayak, race your sprint boat, play kayak polo underneath the Mopac bridge, fish from your boat, or practice your freestyle canoe maneuvers.
Class	Flatwater lake
Location	Austin, Texas (Mapsco 584A to 615M)
Directions	From Mopac (Loop 1), exit 1st Street. From IH-35, exit Riverside Drive.
Put Ins and Take Outs	Festival Beach boat ramp IH-35 boat ramp Austin High boat ramp Red Bud Isle
Flow Information	LCRA River Report
Boat Rentals	Local outfitters
Resources and Trip Information	Local boating laws APC Calendar
Contacts	Carla Jennings, cjenn@austin.rr.com
View From the Boat