There are almost as many Texas kayaking guides and outfitters as there are places to paddle in Texas. Most Texas kayak and canoeing guides and outfitters specialize in either freshwater or saltwater activities. Rates vary widely based on location and activity (fishing, birding, exploring) like kayak fishing, birding, or exploring the rivers and bayous by kayak. The following are some popular Texas kayaking guides for kayak fishing or kayak eco tours.
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)
LLELA uses certified instructors to lead daytime or twilight kayak tours for all skill levels. Paddlers will receive an introduction to kayaking on dry land and all equipment is provided.
Lazy R&R on the Upper Guadalupe River
Guided kayak trips, kayak fishing, exploring, birding, and camping – use this Kayaking Coupon to save some money
Bigfoot Canoes on the Upper Guadalupe River
Kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and rafting trips on a very scenic and remote section of the Upper Guadalupe River.
Big Bend River Tours
Wide variety of spectacular rafting and canoe trips from four hours to 21 days through the desert and canyons.
Texas River Bass
Guided bass fishing on the Blanco River, Llano River, San Marcos River and Colorado River. It’s a canoe-based guide service, specializing in sight casting to trophy class Hill Country river bass.
Bastrop River Co. on the Colorado River
Kayak rentals, shuttle, and guides available for kayaking – servicing 40 miles on the Lower Colorado River
Cook’s Canoes on the Colorado River at Webberville
Cook’s Canoes offers several spectacular trips on the Lower Colorado River between Austin and Bastrop with kayaks included
Ocean Kayak Fishing in Corpus Christi
Capt. Flip Spenser – 2005 Texas Kayak Angler of the year
Rockport Kayak
Rockport Kayak rents kayaks and offers guided kayak fishing as well as eco tours
Captain Sally in Rockport
Enjoy unbelievable sunrises and crystal clear water while shallow water sight-casting
Captain Mike’s Guide Service
Captain Mike offers kayak fishing & eco tours in the the waters surrounding Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, Rockport, and Fulton
Slowride Guide Services in Aransas Pass
Premier Texas Gulf Coast kayak guide and 2004 runner up for kayak angler of the year
Eco-Tour Adventures
Eco-Art and Eco-Tour Adventures led by degreed-professionals at 9 destinations around Galveston Bay region”.
Texas Kayaking & Canoeing Resources
| Best Places To Kayak In Texas | List of the best kayaking and canoeing Texas Rivers |
| Texas Paddling Trails | Try one of these Texas Paddling Trails |
| Kayak & Canoe Rentals | Rent a kayak or canoe and enjoy a day on the water |
| Paddleboard Rentals | Some will tell you that paddleboarding is more fun than kayaking |
| Texas Kayak Dealers | Some places to buy a kayak in Texas |
Author: Simon Trask
Simon loves Texas and the Great Outdoors. From East Texas pines to West Texas mountains, he calls North Texas home but is always ready to float a river in Hill Country or go fishing on the Gulf Coast. Simon loves camping and road trips as well, whether it's cruising Highway 287, 82, 69 or 281, that's the true way to see what Texas is all about!
