PONTE VEDRA BEACH KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Reach Waters Most Can't: Bonafide Kayak Fishing off Ponte Vedra Beach
A compact kayak-fishing package that includes a Bonafide 12'7 kayak, paddle, PFD and frozen bait, with multiple launch options and delivery for inshore exploring.
Reach Waters Most Can't: Bonafide Kayak Fishing off Ponte Vedra Beach.
The Bonafide Kayak Fishing Package from North Guana Outpost puts anglers and wildlife watchers into calm backwaters and tidal inlets around Ponte Vedra Beach, combining a purpose-built 12'7 Bonafide fishing kayak—complete with dry storage and a rod holder—with multiple launch locations and optional delivery for half- and full-day rentals.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A purpose-built rig for inshore anglers
The package includes a 12'7 Bonafide kayak outfitted with dry storage and a rod holder, plus paddle, life vest with whistle and a pack of frozen bait—everything designed to get you on the water and fishing quickly.
Serene waters and abundant birds
Paddles trace marsh channels and estuarine flats where wildlife is prolific: Guana Preserve paddlers pass calm waters known for extensive birdlife and the chance to spot sea turtles, dolphins and even bald eagles.
Flexible launches and delivery options
Rentals can be launched from multiple locations around Guana and the ICW, with half- and full-day rentals including free delivery/pickup to key launches and a paid delivery option for a new Nocatee landing.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You load a Bonafide kayak, push off from a quiet launch and slip into backwater lanes that feel carved for a fishing craft: flat water sections inside the preserve, tidal stretches that mingle marsh and oysters, and stretches of ICW where homes give way to wildlife. Rentals are offered in short windows or half to full days so you can tailor a morning of tight-channel sight fishing or a longer coastal loop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this package—and what to watch for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You must sign a waiver at pickup; bring your own rod, reel, tackle and any extra bait (extra bait recommended). Also pack hat, sunscreen and bottled water.
The package supplies the Bonafide 12'7 kayak with dry storage and rod holder, paddle, life vest with whistle and a pack of frozen bait—add personal tackle and licenses.
This package does not include a fishing license; renters must have a valid fishing license before renting.
All half- and full-day rentals include free delivery and pickup to Mickler’s Landing Beach, 6 Mile Landing and the Nocatee Kayak Launch; there is a $20 fee for delivery to the new Nocatee Landing for up to six kayaks or boards.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What rental durations are available and how much do they cost?
Options include a 3-hour rental for $60, a 6-hour rental for $75 and a 24-hour rental for $100.
Is a fishing license included with the rental?
No — the package does not include a fishing license; all renters must have their fishing license before renting.
What equipment comes with the Bonafide package?
The package includes the 12'7 Bonafide kayak with dry storage and a rod holder, paddle, life vest with whistle and a pack of frozen bait.
Do you deliver kayaks and is there a fee?
Half- and full-day rentals include free delivery and pickup to Mickler’s Landing Beach, 6 Mile Landing and the Nocatee Kayak Launch; there is a $20 fee for delivery to the new Nocatee Landing covering drop-off and pick-up for up to six kayaks or paddleboards.
Are there seasonal closures or tide considerations?
Certain Guana Preserve launches are open February 10–November 10 and closed during waterfowl hunting season; the ICW launches are tidal—plan to head out and return around high tide because low tide can be difficult and muddy at some launch points.