Kayaker paddling a narrow mangrove creek near Ozello, Florida

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Homosassa Kayak Adventures

Kayak the Homosassa waterways to sightsee, fish or get your exercise — launch from our marina, or let the kayak mothership drop you in the far-off water.

Call to book Message the dock

Some of the best water on the Nature Coast is too shallow for anything with a motor. That is what the kayaks are for.

Launch your own kayak from our dock, or rent one from us. From the marina you can stay in the quiet canals, paddle three-quarters of a mile to the main river, or carry on the 1.5 miles to the springs. Halls River, Mason Creek, Battle Creek and the Salt River are all within paddling range.

Kayak mothership

Load your kayak onto our specially configured airboat and we will drive you to the far-off water — the Gulf around the St Martin's and Ozello keys. It is perfect for paddlers who want the good water without the long commute, and it is the best way to reach the backcountry flats in a morning.

Kayak fishermen love it. The keys are the best spots to find redfish, and the mothership puts you on them with dry feet and a full day ahead of you.

What you will paddle past

Mangrove tunnels and oyster bars around Ozello
Seagrass flats where stingrays and turtles feed
Herons, egrets, spoonbills and, in winter, manatees
Redfish, snook and trout holding along the mangroves

How to book: kayak rentals and mothership trips are arranged by phone so we can match you to the right boat, tide and weather. Call (352) 628-5222.

Arrange a kayak trip

Kayak rentals and mothership drop-offs are booked by phone so the crew can check tides and weather with you.

Call (352) 628-5222

Prefer to write? Send us a message.

Snook on the flats around the keys.

Kayaker paddling toward mangrove islands

The mothership drops you at the islands.

Quiet water, no crowds.

Before you book

Kayak questions

Do you rent kayaks?

Yes — call the dock at (352) 628-5222 to arrange a kayak rental or a launch from our marina. Kayaks are booked by phone rather than online.

What is the kayak mothership?

We load your kayak onto a specially configured airboat and run you out to the far-off water around the St Martin’s and Ozello keys, so you can paddle the good stuff instead of the commute.

Where can I paddle from the dock?

From our marina you can stay in secluded canals, or paddle about three-quarters of a mile to the main river and another 1.5 miles to the springs. Halls River, Mason Creek, Battle Creek and the Salt River are all within range.

Is kayak fishing available?

Yes. The keys around Ozello and St Martin’s are some of the best redfish water on the Nature Coast.

Paddle the water the boats cannot reach.

Call (352) 628-5222 to arrange a kayak rental or a mothership drop-off.

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