If there is water I would think a Kayak would work there. I see guys fishing out of them on every river I fish. Pool 2 would be good and you could get into the back waters to get away from the big boat waves. The St Croix north of the high bridge is made for kayak fishing.The rum, upper mississippi. Like I said just about any where there is water.
Good luck with the new Kayak. Would be cool to see some photos of what you catch from it.