Fishing Feature: Paddle Boat Outfitters Guide
Natural North Florida’s coastline, often referred to as the “Big Bend”, is perfect for paddlers. Whether cruising, birding, scalloping or fishing, there are a number of outfitters in our area willing to point you to the nearest launch spot. Some of our best paddling is along the coast, but several of our rivers are worth exploring. The Suwannee River, and it’s tributary, the Santa Fe River, has enough water to paddle for a lifetime. And then there are shorter rivers like the Withlacoochee, Waccasassa, Aucilla, Wacissa, Steinhatchee, Wakulla, St. Marks, Ochnocknee, Fenholloway and Econfina.
Here’s a list of outfitters, listed by county:
Dixie County (Suwannee River)
Suwannee Guides & Outfitter (352) 542-08331
Wakulla County (St. Marks/Panacea/Wakulla)
St. Marks Outfitters http://www.visitwakulla.com/Things-to-Do/St-Marks-Outfitters
The Wilderness Way http://www.visitwakulla.com/Things-to-Do/The-Wilderness-Way
TnT Hideaway http://www.visitwakulla.com/Things-to-Do/T-n-T-Hide-a-way-Inc
Jefferson County (Acucilla and Wacissa Rivers)
Wacissa River Kayak and Canoe Rentals 850-997-5023
www.wacissarivercanoerentals.com
Taylor County: (Steinhatchee, Econfina, Fenholloway Rivers, Gulf of Mexico)
River Haven Marina 352-498-0709 or www.riverhavenmarinaandmotel.com
Steinhatchee Landing Resort 352-498-3513 www.steinhatcheelanding.com
Good Times Marina 352-498-8088 or www.goodtimesmotel.com (kayak launch and livery)
Alachua County: High Springs (Santa Fe River)
Santa Fe Canoe Outpost
Adventure Outpost:
http://webpdq.com/Lars%20Website/index.html
Lafayette County: Mayo (Suwannee River)
American Canoe 386-294-1319 www.canoesuwannee.com
Suwannee River Rendezvous www.suwanneeriverrendezvous.com
Levy County (Withlacoochee River, Waccasassa River, Gulf of Mexico)
Yankeetown/Inglis: Riverside Inn at Izaak Walton Lodge, (352) 447-2595
Cedar Key: Kayak Cedar Key, www.kayakcedarkeys.com
Columbia County (Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers)
Rum 138 (386) 454-4257 (Santa Fe River)
Ichetucknee Family Canoe and Cabins (386) 497-2150 (Ichetucknee River)
http://www.ichetuckneecanoeandcabins.net