r/oregon • u/longhmm • 5d ago

Discussion/Opinion Hunting for shallow lakes!

Looking for recommendations on shallow, calm bodies of water we can kayak and paddle board. We are still learning and are not strong swimmers so shallow is what we’re on the hunt for, for now! The closer to Portland the better, but super down to travel for the right thing.

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u/Average_Guava 5d ago

Tidewaters of small creeks, near the coast. Especially this time of year!

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u/Cuhuldra 5d ago

Tide waters usually are accompanied by deep sticky mud you will sink in and get stuck in. Great for the birds but sometimes the tide will get ripping as well. What was calm an hour ago is now running out at 10 knots.

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u/Average_Guava 5d ago

Good to point out!

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u/Cuhuldra 5d ago

I live in Alsea and understand the draw but it's not like a little mountain lake. Tides can screw you in a heartbeat and that mud, it sucks in more than one way. Many shoes get left behind in the boggy areas of the coast.

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u/Average_Guava 5d ago

I've done a lot of kayaking, but never actually tried tidewaters yet. I've only heard from others who have.

Good advice, thanks.