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Explore...the shallow waters surrounding the mangrove islands of the Great White Heron and Key Deer National Wildlife Refuges, using safe and stable sit-on-top kayaks.

Relax...while we move slowly and observe closely the colorful web of life that inhabits the mangrove forests, sponge flats, grass flats and incredibly blue sky of the backcountry.

Join us...on one of our morning, afternoon or sunset tours for a unique nature experience.

Rent a kayak for a 1/2 day, full day or multiple days. We will deliver and pick up our boats at any one of the many local boat ramps between Sunshine Key and Cudjoe Key. If you prefer to have the boats delivered to where you are staying we can do that too. All rentals include kayak(s), paddles(s) and PFD's. 

We also have a complete line of kayaks available at the Old Wooden Bridge Fishing Camp which is near some of the best paddling in the lower keys. 
Self-guided kayak charts are available and the hours are from 8-5 daily.

Rent & Ride is becoming a popular service for locals, returning guests, and the independent adventurists. We will ferry you and our Kayak(s), aboard our shallow water power boat, into the Backcountry. From there we will leave you with explicit instructions on how to navigate yourself back to port. This service allows you to paddle the shallow waters along the mangrove islands at your own pace.

The Ultimate Experience... for exploring the true heart of the Backcountry of the Lower Keys is our Custom Backcountry Tour. We ferry Kayaks, via our powerboat into the Backcountry where few venture. As we motor to our paddling destination you will see wonderful vistas of the true heart of the National Wildlife Refuges. We then embark on a 3-hour paddle to explore a superb environment. Commonly we see sharks, rays, dolphin, turtle, and an abundance of amazing birdlife.

*** If you do not wish to paddle, but would like to learn about the natural history of the Keys Backcountry, we offer birding, wildlife Eco-tours and photographic safaris via power boat exclusively. ***

Fishing...from a kayak allows Angler's to silently navigate into extremely shallow waters. Stalking permit, tarpon, bonefish, sharks, barracuda and many other species is only a cast away. Trips include all fishing tackle and permits.

Captain Bill Keogh will guide you into the Backcountry for fishing fun or serious flats stalking. His 19' Carolina Skiff is a perfect shallow water vessel to stalk permit and bonefish, or gunkhole for snapper and grouper. We can also chase redfish, cuda, and shark on light tackle. During tarpon season you can usually find us at one of the lower keys bridges. Price includes all tackle and license.

 

"Beautiful sea! Wonderful nature! Nice lobster spot & the perfect guide!"  ~ Kaze Massako, NY

 

"We saw shark, egrets, stingrays and herons.....and the highlight was a pod  of surfing dolphin. Thanks for a memorable experience" ~ Bob & Michelle

 
 

"A super nature education with practical and interesting knowledge." ~ Kelly &  Kevin,  KY

 

"We had a ball and rescued a Brown Pelican!" ~ Louise & PJ, Famous NY Actors

Contact:
Captain Bill Keogh
(305) 872-7474
Email: bigpinekayak@aol.com