It’s not often that during your paddle sesh a Raccoon climbs aboard to hitch a ride!

When speaking to first timers to our area the first question/fears they have for kayaking is "Are there any alligators?" and "We're afraid of Alligators!". While it's pretty uncommon for our guests not to see any alligators on their adventure paddling down to the springs... we can never guarantee that they won't paddle right on by one! Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission wants you to know that by following a few simple rules, we can co-exist with these amazing reptiles that

This angler had quite the adventure reeling in and landing a Goliath Grouper all while in his kayak! Jonathan Black, of Cape Coral, Florida, managed to lead this record-breaking fish to shore where it was measured out to be 83 inches long and weighed in at about 552 pounds!! While Black was thrilled with his once in a lifetime catch, the fish was released back into its proper habitat, as it is a protected species. #kayaking #fishing #kayakfishing #GoliathGrouper #Floridafishi