Kayaking Trips and Fishing!

Kayak Trip Pricing!

Kayaking is available on a time/ date and space available basis.

You must provide your own kayak! They are available for rent out of Cedar Key Beach/ City Park. And we can launch from there also.

ANYONE KAYAKING MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED SAFETY GEAR! A PFD AND A NOISE-MAKING DEVICE.

I also carry a marine radio and EPIRB on all trips in case of emergency. I also use navigation aids and record your trip in photos and videos for you and me!

Kayaking trips are generally around the Cedar Keys area, Shell Mound (part of Cedar Keys), and occasionally out of other nearby launches. If you are renting a kayak we are limited to the City Beach launch area. I will travel to go along with you in other areas but as a safety guide only. The price is negotiable for these trips.

The usual distances covered are about 3-5 miles total, broken up by breaks as needed. If you are not able to kayak that distance I need to know to tailor the trip to your abilities.

The Big Bend area of Florida is known for its tide changes making knowing the area and times of tides part of planning a trip in a kayak (or boat!) in Cedar Key.

Weather is a huge part of having a fun and comfortable kayaking trip and I will not take anyone out or put anyone in any kind of danger due to weather. Weather cancellations or reschedulings may be done on the morning of the scheduled trip. I can’t change the weather. If I deem it unsafe or not good weather you have the option of rescheduling or canceling completely. If you just want to cancel I will refund your deposit. Rescheduling is on an availability basis.

No-shows are charged the entire fee for the trip. No-shows are considered to be not at the location of launch after 30 minutes of your scheduled trip start time. I ask folks to arrive about 30 minutes prior to the trip time to make sure we can review all equipment and check out the kayaks. You should bring drinks and snacks as you need.

General Kayaking Trip -

This is a trip to just go out get some sunshine and learn about the wildlife and area. No fishing. Never know what you might see from Manatee to Dolphins to all kinds of birds and water animals and fish. We can do a remote area for relaxation or head for Atsena Otie Key (Pencil Island) and learn the history of Cedar Key. Great for videos and picture taking. Trips last about 4-6 hours, scheduled around the tides. We will be getting out of the kayaks on occasion to stretch or take breaks or tour a key!

Pricing - $150 for 4-6 hours

Kayak Fishing Trip -

This is a fishing trip to target the inshore species of fish in the Cedar Key area! We catch a little of everything in Cedar Key from Redfish and Spotted Sea Trout to big Black Drums, Sharks, Snook, and more. You must provide your own fishing gear (I can provide it if needed for a small extra charge). But I can provide the bait (I use both artificial and live/cut bait). I may also provide the correct terminal tackle if it’s needed. We will be getting out of the kayaks on occasion to stretch or fish or take breaks! Trips are 4-6 hours depending on the tides.

Pricing - $225 for 4-6 hours