Are you looking for a fun summer business to OWN...look no further! We have LOVED our time establishing and operating AK Paddlesports, meeting locals and visitors and helping you create awesome memories paddling AK, but we are moving on. This will possibly be our final season and would love to pass this community business on. Contact us for an in person meeting if you're interested or pass this on to someone that might be.

Main rental shop (pick up equipment here): 21423 Blair Ave. Chugiak

Call/Text: 907-306-5290

Email: [email protected]

Hours:  Our daily rental period is 8AM-10PM (Pickup rentals 8am-6pm, return anytime until 10pm) We are happy to work with you to possibly accommodate your trip needs outside those times, contact us to work out details! 

AK Paddlesports is centrally located in the Eagle River/Chugiak community (a short drive from Anchorage).  Get out of the city and come paddle on one of the beautiful lakes within 10-25 minutes of our rental location! 

Mirror Lake

Beach Lake

Edmonds lake

Lower Fire Lake

Eklutna Lake

You can pick up equipment at our shop to take to your paddling destination or we can possibly deliver to some of the lakes close by.

All rentals include a paddle and lifejacket (If you need, we can also include water resistant phone cases, dry bag, and transport equipment (straps and blocks) at no charge!)

Click HERE to review our rental policies.

All paddlers must fill out the online waiver/agreement

• AK Paddlesports is the permitted paddlesport rental company for Mirror lake, although, Mirror lake is not where our main rental shop is located. 
• We have an onsite rental shack that we open SOME nice weather days May-August.  There is no set schedule for this, we will post in the morning on our FaceBook page if we will be there that day.
• On days we are there we plan to rent approx. 11am-6pm (subject to change)
• Rentals at the lake are hourly:
  • Single Kayak/SUP $15/hr
  • Canoe/Double Kayak $20/hr
• If we aren't there, contact us to pick up equipment at our main rental shop or possibly have it delivered.

Stay up to date on the most recent AK Paddlesports news by following us on Facebook and Instagram!

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• Helpful tips
• Funny paddling memes!

We opened AK Paddlesports in 2018 as a local, family owned/run business, and we still do it that way today!  This is the premier paddlesports rental shop of the area with over 100 watercraft to meet your kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboard rental needs!!