The Whitefish River, the outlet to Whitefish Lake, is a flat stretch of river that makes it a perfect float for the entire family. This calm boat ride encompasses 15 miles of natural beauty that begins at the head of Whitefish Lake and ends at the Whitefish River where it intersects the Highway 40 bridge. An afternoon trip provides opportunities for swimming, birdwatching, fishing or just floating.

You can launch your boat from the City Beach in Whitefish and head up the lake or down the river or put your boat in at Riverside Park on Baker Avenue.

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Northern pike and the occasional cutthroat trout.

Kayakers, floaters or canoers can paddle along the lake shore or down the river. The water is calm and flat most of the summer.

Highway 93 to Whitefish. Turn right on to Baker Avenue and head north over the viaduct. Turn left at the light onto Edgewood Drive. Follow signs to City Beach.

To put in at Riverside Park, turn left onto Baker Avenue. Pull into the parking lot just past the Post Office on the right.

City Beach on Edgewood Drive.
Riverside Park on Baker Avenue