I live in fair grove 20 minutes north of town, Springfield has several good options for kayaks and tons of great options not far away, I used to have a dynamite spot at Aldrich to throw in a yak but they block the trail off a couple years ago so I haven't been back to Stockton since. But u really ought to try pomme it's been on fire this year, i could send u some spots that would be good to throw ur yak in if u would like to try it.