TG Canoes & Kayaks has served paddlers in Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, and the surrounding Texas Hill Country since 1986, one of the longest-running canoe and kayak specialists in Central Texas. Whether guests are floating the San Marcos River, exploring the Colorado River, or heading out to the Texas coast, the shop carries the canoe, kayak, paddle, or life jacket needed to make the trip safe and memorable.
The store’s genuinely large inventory spans 46 kayak models, 5 canoe options, 22 motor accessories, and 7 kayak trailer options, with a specific focus on fishing kayaks from brands like NuCanoe, Crescent, Old Town, Native, Bonafide, and Jackson — including motorized options like the Bonafide PWR129 powered by Torqeedo. Beyond sales, TG Canoes & Kayaks offers professional repair services for canoes and kayaks, along with a dedicated San Marcos River Map resource to help paddlers plan their route.
Multiple local paddling and fishing influencers, including Dustin Nichols, Justin (TGCK), Immanuel (Skinnywaterboyz), and Thomas (TxRiverJunkie), are featured as part of the shop’s community presence.
Hours run Monday 9am-5pm, Thursday-Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
For paddlers near Austin, San Marcos, or New Braunfels, Texas looking for a well-established, nearly 40-year canoe and kayak retailer with genuine repair expertise, TG Canoes & Kayaks offers a comprehensive Hill Country resource.
