Econlockhatchee River

Did something I have not done before. Paddled both sections of the Econlockhatchee River. 19 miles from 419 to C.S. Lee. I was with Greg P. of Adventures In Florida, a new guide, Celia, Greg's friend, Patrick, and his friend Carissa. I told Patrick I would have to subscribe to the Orlando Sentinel to read the full account of the trip he and Greg did on the St. Johns River a couple years ago. I did. The link may be behind a paywall. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/10/310-miles-8-days-st-johns-river-kayaking-paddling-odyssey-adventure/

We were on the water at 8:30

Wekiva RIver

On the water at Wekiwa Springs State Park at 12:23.

Blackwater Creek and Clearwater Lake

The Lake Norris section of Blackwater Creek

On the Creek at 12:26

Weeki Wachee and more

Mostly more as the Weeki Wachee is TFC at 2 PM on a July afternoon.

I was in the area on business. Kayaking business. A paddling club at a nearby subdivision needs a new outfitter and guides. So me and another Dave from Adventures in Florida met them today. The Glen Lakes Kayak Club will be using Adventures in Florida for their monthly paddles.

After a 2:40 PM launch, I headed down stream, than under a small bridge to a side channel.

Found a creek that I thought would take me to the Mud River. It may, if you are a fish.

I did find the correct creek.

Blackwater Creek

On the Creek at 2. Before I launched, I learned from a guy fishing on the bank, that the gator that was removed last week was being fed. Fish guts and carcasses from another angler.

Econlockhatchee River

On the River from Snowhill Road at 11:12.

Headed north, downstream towards the St. Johns River.

The gator was the second one I saw. And the last of this paddle.

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