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Florida Paddling - By Kayak or Canoe

Water, water everywhere! Florida is a paddling paradise and how better to appreciate Florida's natural beauty than at eye level from a kayak or canoe. The State of Florida lists 45 designated paddling trails, but many more exist - paddling in Florida includes freshwater and saltwater, on calm streams to rushing water... more than 1,000 miles of coastline and more than 1,700 miles of rivers, streams and creeks, many formed by Florida's more than 700 natural springs. The temperate climate allows for paddling year-round with a few exceptions for cold snaps and storms.

Mudfish and Bobcat invite you to enjoy Florida from this perspective. Discover our favorite paddling destinations for casual Florida kayaking or canoeing; we include detailed maps, plus information on launches, rentals, nearby points of interest, and more. We'll be adding new locations as we paddle them, so be sure to revisit us often.

Florida paddling destinations are organized by region: 1 - Panhandle, 2 - North Florida, 3 - Central Florida, 4- South Florida, 5 - The Keys. Choose a region to the right or a link below to view paddling destinations

North Florida	Central Florida	South Florida	Florida Panhandle
Alexander Spring Run Cedar Key Juniper Run Ocklawaha River Pellicer Creek Santa Fe River Silver River Suwannee River Wacassassa and Wekiva Rivers	Alafia River Blue Spring/ St. John's River Chassahowitzka River Dora Canal Econlockhatchee River Homosassa River Kings Bay (Crystal River) Lake Norris/ Blackwater Creek Little Manatee River and Cockroach Bay Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Rainbow River Shingle Creek Shipyard Island Spruce Creek Weedon Island Weeki Wachee River Wekiva River/ Rock Springs Run Withlacoochee River	Arbuckle Creek Estero Bay and River Fisheating Creek Loxahatchee River Myakka River Peace River Sanibel Island South Creek The Everglades/ Big Cypress National Preserve Everglades City/ 10,000 Islands Flamingo Nine Mile Pond West Lake Collier-Seminole State Park-Mud Bay Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Turner River	Blackwater River Boiling Creek Chipola River and Spring Creek Coldwater Creek Holmes Creek Mill Pond Florida Keys John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

See the section More Information for tips on paddling (kayak and canoe) in Florida including safety tips, regulations, an overview of Florida weather, and links to more paddling resources.

A Call to Action

With more than 1,000 miles of coastline, more than 1,700 miles of rivers, streams and creeks, and 700 natural springs, Florida is largely defined by water. Water-related activities are also critical to our state's economy, in recreation, tourism, and jobs. Florida is home to two National Wild and Scenic Rivers (the Wekiva and the Loxahatchee). This natural heritage is a treasure to be maintained, yet our precious water resources are constantly under assault by drought, pollution, development, and agricultural use.

Citizens can help by contacting their legislators at the local, state and federal level and demanding policies that conserve and protect our water resources. Here's a link to find your Florida State representatives.

See a list of organizations supporting and advocating for our
environment, springs, and rivers (in the sidebar to the right).

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ADVOCACY/SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:

Florida Conservation Coalition

Save the Manatee Club

Center for Earth Jurisprudence
at Barry University

Earthjustice

Citizen Support Organizations (CSO's) and other groups working for specific projects or parks are included on our Florida paddling pages, where applicable.

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Florida Paddling - By Kayak or Canoe

A Call to Action

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Florida Paddling Trails - Kayak, Canoe