Kayaks, canoes and paddle craft made in the USA, from rotomolded whitewater and fishing kayaks to handmade cedar canoes.
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These companies make boats you paddle: plastic whitewater, recreational and fishing kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and pedal boats, plus traditional cedar-rib canoes built one at a time by hand.
Some kayak brands make part of their product line overseas, so each listing says which products are made in its US plant.
Plastic kayaks for whitewater, recreational paddling and fishing, for paddlers and kayak anglers. The company has also moved into coolers and pet kennels.
Made in: Sparta, TN (kayak hulls molded at its Tennessee plant, plus some coolers and kennels). Not all of its products are made in the USA, according to the Alliance for American Manufacturing.
Source: Alliance for American Manufacturing, checked 10/2026
Sparta, TN
Traditional wooden canoes built by hand with northern white cedar ribs and planking, including copies of classic designs such as a 1920 E.M. White model, plus the Unity canoe and canvas-covered portage pads for canoe yokes. For paddlers who want a traditional canoe.
Made in: Knife River, MN (canoes built at the Alex Comb shop on Scenic River Drive).
Source: WoodenBoat, checked 10/2026
Knife River, MN
Plastic recreational and fishing kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, pedal boats and small fishing boats and dinghies sold under the Sun Dolphin name for families and anglers.
Made in: Muskegon, MI (KL Outdoor's Michigan plant). Pelican International of Canada bought KL Outdoor in 2026.
Source: Paddling Life, 2026, checked 10/2026
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