| We believe in safety first. Always have a float plan filed with someone who knows where you are going to paddle and when you plan on returning. Make sure you have checked the weather, tides, and water conditions for the area you are planning to explore or fish. At all times ensure you are in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard and State rules and regulations for paddle vessels in your area.
In kayak fishing Florida, non-motorized vessels less than 16 feet in length are not required to be registered or titled. However, regulations do require that each occupant of the vessel have a type I, II, III, or V personal floatation device (PFD). You are also required to have a whistle or efficient sound producing device onboard. If you are going to be out on the water at night or in low-light conditions you are also required to have a light that is bright enough so that others can see you.
The waterways, river, and ocean can be a dangerous place so please make sure that you take the proper precautions to ensure you have a safe adventure and obey the navigational rules of the water. As the reader you recognize this, assume all risks of property damage, personal injury, and death, and agree to hold the publishers of this site and our staff harmless from any liability as a result of your use of the information provided in these pages.
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