Northern Lights Rivers Lakes & Oceans

Life is better on the water!

Welcome to Northern Lights - Rivers Lakes & Oceans

Rafts

Kayaks

Canoes

Selling Canoes, Kayaks and Rafts since 1979

Mike Garcia

I’ve been selling Canoes Kayaks and Rafts since 1979 when I first started my company in Bozeman. For 34 years I had a full-service Outdoor Specialty business selling just about all venues of outdoor sporting goods. In 2015 I closed one of my locations and made the choice to focus strictly on Water Sports which has been my strongest lifelong focus.

When I switched over to only Water Sports I added the tag Rivers Lakes & Oceans to the Northern Lights logo and name to showcase our new venue meaning we are all about water whether it’s Rivers Lakes or Oceans.

At NLRLO you’ll find the largest selection of Canoes Kayaks and Rafts anywhere in the western US. You’ll also find all the accessories needed to make your time on your favorite waterway complete. We play on the water year-round and the Garcia family, myself, and my wife Sara run Northern Lights ourselves.

Our 3 sons Ian, Evan, and Nathan need little introduction as they are lifelong paddlers at the highest level. Ian runs our business Rivers Lakes & Oceans in Chile where we also have a Paddlesports business. Evan and Nathan live next to some of their favorite runs in the World in White Salmon Washington.

Needless to say, the family knows rivers!

We have a great selection for 2023!!

Rafts-Inflatables

We ordered early and pushed hard to get a good offering so call us to see what we have as it changes weekly!
Our Brands include rafts and inflatable kayaks from –

NRS
Aire
Maravia
Rocky Mountain Raft
Star
Tributary
Outcast

We specialize in building your raft the way you want it! We have all the accessories to make it as complete as your needs require.

Frames from NRS and Recretec.

We can customize your frame needs so that you’ll be ready for any occasion. Be it fishing frames, full expedition or multi day frames or something simple for your favorite local run!
We build custom floors, casting platforms and siderails and can deliver a frame your friends will all be jealous of! Check the photos!

Rafting folks listen up! In 2023 prices are going up. Right now we have 2023 models as well as some 2022 at 2022 prices so you can save some moola by acting before February 1 on some remaining 2022 models. Call for pricing! +1 (406) 586-6029

Maravia rafts in stock!

Zephyr 15 Kiwi green
Zephyr 15 Aqua
Willy Willy 14 Sky blue
Willy Willy 14 Olive drab
Williwaw 1.5 Royal blue

NRS rafts in stock

Slipstream 9.5 package Grey
Slipstream 120 package Grey
Slipstream 139 package Green
Otter 139 Grey
Otter 140 Blue several
Otter 142 Blue
Otter 140 Grey
Otter 142 Grey
Outlaw 140 Grey Blue & Lime
Outlaw 150 Grey Blue & Lime

Aire rafts in stock

143 R Teal
143 R Blue
146 DD in Teal
130 D in Green
Puma Teal
Aire Cats in stock

Wave Destroyer 13 Orange
Lion 16 Blue

RMR rafts in Stock

14 SB Electric Raspberry
14 SB Lime
14 SB Blue
13 SB Blue
Drop Stitch 14 Blue
Storm 105 Blue
Phat Cat Lime
Phat Cat Blue
Cat Tubes
14 Grey
14 Blue

We have all 3 sizes of the new NRS Slipstream in stock!

Slipstream 9.5

Slipstream 139

Rafts

Recreational, Touring, Fishing, Whitewater

Kayaks Kayaks & more Kayaks!

From Recreational models, Touring Kayaks, Fishing Kayaks and of course Whitewater Kayaks galore we have them all!

We personally paddle and test every model we sell. Come take a look and lets have a discussion about what will work best for your needs. It’s important to match Kayak design to your desires and needs because there are so many models and they do behave differently.
The mark of a real paddling shop is we know exactly what we are selling and how it works!

Brands:

Wilderness Systems
Perception
Dagger
Jackson
Liquid Logic
Pyranha

Check out our Whitewater Touring and Recreational Kayaks in stock!! Call for pricing +1 (406) 586-6029

Pyranha WW kayaks in stock!

Scorch S fire ant
Scorch S gecko
Scorch M fire ant -3
Scorch L fire ant -2
Scorch L gecko
Scorch X fire ant
Scorch X gecko
9 R II L fire ant -2
9 R II L gecko
9 R II M fire ant
9 R II M gecko
9 R 1 M custom purple green blue
Machno L fire ant
Machno M gecko
12 R blue crush
Kids rebel blue red -2
Kids rebel fire ant

Jackson WW Kayaks in stock

Antix 2.0 S Flame -2
Antix 2.0 M Red
Zen 3.0 S Watermelon
Zen 3.0 Red
Zen 3.0 Red
Zen 3.0 Flame
Zen 3.0 L Red
Zen 3.0 Watermelon
Nirvana M Red
Nirvana L Blaze

Dagger WW Kayaks in stock

Rewind XS Aurora
Rewind XS Vapor
Rewind M Cosmos -2
Rewind M Vapor
Rewind S Red
Rewind S Vapor
Code S Vapor
Code M Cosmos
Code m Vapor
Code L Aurora
Code L Vapor
Code L Red
Mamba 7.6 Red
Phantom M Red
Katana 10.4 Vapor

So many Kayaks, so little time! Grab yours while they last!

Dagger rewind XS Aurora

Jackson Zen 3.0 Flame

Make an order!

Canoes!

Our stock of Canoes is off a bit as all the canoe companies have been having big supply chain issues and some labor shortages but we do have a decent stock for now.

We stock Wenonah, Northstar, Esquif, and Mad River Canoes. Call for stock info or to make a future order!

We carry 4 different brands of Canoes (Esquif, Mad River, Northstar, Wenonah) and they’re in stock!! We even have more boats coming in March!! Call for pricing. +1 (406) 586-6029

Esquif Canoes in stock all models are T-formex material.

Adirondack solo green -2
Echo solo tan w wood gunnels -2
Presage 15’11” Red
Prospecteur Sport 15’11” Green
Prospectuer 16 Green -2
Canyon 16’5″ Red -2
Cargo square stern 17 Green
Mallard XL square stern 12’4″ Green

Northstar Canoes in stock showing construction in each description.

Phoenix 14’6″ solo Blacklite w aluminum gunnels -2
Phoenix 14’6″ solo Blacklite w wood gunnels
Phoenix 14’6″ solo IXP w aluminum gunnels
Northwind 15’6″ solo Blacklite w aluminum gunnels
Northwind 16 Blacklite w aluminum gunnels
Northwind 17 Blacklite w aluminum gunnels
B-16 Blacklite w aluminum gunnels
B-17 Blacklite w wood gunnels -2
B-17 Blacklite w aluminum gunnels
B-17 IXP w aluminum gunnels

Wenonah Canoes in stock showing construction in each description.

Heron 15′ Kevlar ultralight skin coat w web seats
Escape 17’6″ Kevlar ultralight skin coat w bucket seats
Aurora 16′ Tuf-weave flex core White gel w web seats
Aurora 16′ Tuf-weave flex core Mango gel w web seats
Spirit 2 17′ Tuf-weave flex core Mango gel w web seats
Spirit 2 17′ Tuf-weave flex core Caribbean blue gel w web seats
Wilderness 15’4″ solo Kevlar ultralight skin coat w web seat
Wilderness 15’4 solo Tuf-weave flex core White gel w web seat

So many Canoes, I don't even "Canoe" where to start! Ha!

Wennanoh Canoe Aurora 16' Tuf-Weave Flex Core Mango Gel with Web Seats

Esquif Canoe Presage 15'11" Red

If it goes in or on your boat we have it!

River Accessories

Of course you will need those critical accessories to finish off your gear list to completely outfit your boat! We stock a very complete set of almost everything you might need.

PFD’s
Helmets
Paddles
Maps
River Clothing
Spare Parts
Repair materials
River toilets
Dry bags
Safety gear
River kitchen gear
much more

JUST GIVE A CALL AND ASK! WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CHAT RIVER SPEAK!

NRS FRAME – a complete fishing frame!

We carry frames from NRS & RECRETEC!

Frames

NRS is the ultimate adjustable frame . Strong enough to take any load anywhere it is totally adjustable to fit whatever you want to load it with.

From simple to full on expedition or fishing set ups we can build it all from NRS parts!

We specialize in getting you exactly what you want in your frame. We can customize your frame with siderails of any size, benches and even floors to give your frame the ultimate in function and comfort!

3 bay overnighter frame!

RECRETEC frames are beautifully crafted for multiday trips and super easy organization of your gear. With integrated latch in boxes and a full line of custom add ons such as diamond plate siderails

floors and casting platforms it packs gear as well as any frame anywhere! All aluminum and completely fabricated by Recretec it is a lightweight superstrong design.