Probably, will be too hot for little paws.

Small shady picnic area in park.

Just walked around the park: did NOT get on the water. Sorry

I was a canoe instructor at Camp Manitowish, in northern Wisconsin, many decades ago. So, I have some idea of the task you ask about. I would have to say--it all varies. The lower part of Shem Creek, that empties into the harbor, is wide and about two miles long, the upper part that goes past Highway 17 is another mile or so and narrows significantly. If you're a lily dipper I'd say a couple of hours. If you're more accomplished canoeists, then an hour, at most. It all depends on where you put in. I'm giving you a "one way" estimate. Shem Creek is a beautiful area and you will see some amazing wildlife. My wife and I have walked out on the boardwalk about 50 times. We never tire of it. This all comes with one caveat: I've never canoed Shem Creek. Hopefully, someone who has will also answer your question.

Not sure. Best suggestion I could offer to learn more about the shrimp boats is to contact the Shem Creek Park staff or TripAdvisor contributors who have visited. On a second visit to a restaurant on Shem Creek, several shrimp boats were seen harbored before dusk across from Shem Creek Park.

Free to fish but yes you’ll need a license since it’s a public place.

10 minutes from downtown, take the Ravenel bridge and Shem Creek is right where Vickerys, Reds, the Shelter and other restaurants are.

Less than a mile round trip. To be more specific, it is 2,200 feet long.