Cedar Key Paddling (CKP Rentals & Fishing Charters) offers fishing charters, golf cart rentals, and kayak and canoe rentals in Cedar Key, Florida, a small, tide-dependent Gulf Coast island town. The business is refreshingly upfront about local conditions that can affect a trip, genuinely encouraging guests to call ahead with any questions about weather, tides, or equipment.
Fishing Charters run a flat $125, including all bait, tackle, and license (call before booking online). Golf Cart Rentals require renters to be 25+ with a valid license and proof of full insurance, running $50/day for a 2-seater or $75/day for a 4-seater, with weekly rates and delivery available (all holiday and festival weekends require a 3-day minimum). Kayak & Canoe Rentals run $40/day for a Single, $50 for a Single Fishing kayak, $65 for a “Natives” kayak, $75 for a Fishing/Large Tandem, $60 for a Regular Tandem, and $65 for a Canoe.
The business genuinely emphasizes safety before booking: wind speed and direction affect access to the main island, Atsena Otie (open water, sometimes unlaunchable in high wind); weight limits over 275 lbs require specific equipment; and Cedar Key is tidal year-round, with winter negative tides that can significantly affect a paddle depending on launch location. Cancellation policies differ by service — call for details.
Hours are honestly listed as “Sometimes Open Sometimes Not, Please Call Ahead,” with the business also linking to a sister vacation rental site, Cedar Key Time.
For anglers, paddlers, and visitors near Cedar Key, Florida looking for a genuinely local, straightforward fishing charter, golf cart, or kayak/canoe rental, Cedar Key Paddling offers a well-priced, honest operation.
