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JP Kayak Fishing and Tours 

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 5045 U.S. 1, Grant-Valkaria, FL 32949, United States–
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JP Kayak Fishing and Tours 

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Pedal Driven Kayak Fishing from Wabasso to Melbourne – Sneak up on tailing reds, sight cast to snook, and explore the Indian River Lagoon with an experienced local guide.

Paddle into Florida’s wild beauty and hook the fish of a lifetime with JP Kayak Fishing and Tours! From the mangrove lined creeks of Wabasso to the wide open waters near Melbourne, Captain John will guide you to the best spots for Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon, and more — all from the stealth and thrill of a fishing kayak.

You’ll fish from your own pedal driven kayak giving you the capability to cover water without the noise of a boat. This means you can sneak up on tailing reds, sight cast to cruising snook, and glide past manatees and dolphins in crystal clear shallows.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or brand new to kayak fishing, John’s 10+ years of experience and patient guidance will make your trip smooth, safe, and unforgettable. All rods, reels, tackle, and lures are provided — just bring your Florida saltwater fishing license, sunglasses, sunblock, hat, and any personal snacks or drinks (alcohol allowed in moderation).

Light tackle, stunning scenery, and the quiet thrill of fishing eye-level with the water — that’s what makes a day with JP Kayak Fishing and Tours so unique. Book your adventure today and experience Florida’s Indian River Lagoon like never before!

Pedal Driven Kayak Fishing from Wabasso to Melbourne – Sneak up on tailing reds, sight cast to snook, and explore the Indian River Lagoon with an experienced local guide.

Paddle into Florida’s wild beauty and hook the fish of a lifetime with JP Kayak Fishing and Tours! From the mangrove lined creeks of Wabasso to the wide open waters near Melbourne, Captain John will guide you to the best spots for Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon, and more — all from the stealth and thrill of a fishing kayak.

You’ll fish from your own pedal driven kayak giving you the capability to cover water without the noise of a boat. This means you can sneak up on tailing reds, sight cast to cruising snook, and glide past manatees and dolphins in crystal clear shallows.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or brand new to kayak fishing, John’s 10+ years of experience and patient guidance will make your trip smooth, safe, and unforgettable. All rods, reels, tackle, and lures are provided — just bring your Florida saltwater fishing license, sunglasses, sunblock, hat, and any personal snacks or drinks (alcohol allowed in moderation).

Light tackle, stunning scenery, and the quiet thrill of fishing eye-level with the water — that’s what makes a day with JP Kayak Fishing and Tours so unique. Book your adventure today and experience Florida’s Indian River Lagoon like never before!

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4 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+3
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+3
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+3
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Beat The Heat
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
+2
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Pedal Driven Kayak Trio
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
+2
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip– Island Hopping&Sandbar
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
+2
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Sheepshead
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Sheepshead
US $480
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
+2
US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
10 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
+2
US $625
Entire boat: 2 people

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5.0
6 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Reviews (6)

  • Connor Guimares
    Connor Guimares
    Repeat angler
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    2 Day 4 Hour Afternoon Fishing Trip

    4 Hour Motorized Kayak Trip 2 pm on February 17, 2025 • 1 adult

    I Fished with John for 2 days on my trip to Florida and had a fantastic experience. John really knows his stuff and his kayaks are a comfortable ride. I highly recommend fishing with John and I will definitely book with him again in the future

  • Alex Ridgway
    Alex Ridgway
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    A+++

    4 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip (PM) on October 25, 2024 • 2 adults

    What a great trip had a good time caught a lot of fish. Would recommend to anyone trying to have a great day out on the water!!!!

  • Mike Burns
    Mike Burns
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip!

    6 Hour Trip – Beat The Heat on May 28, 2026 • 1 adult

    Spent the morning catching fish and gliding around docks/mangroves. Stopped at an island to walk around and fish from shore a bit. Great Experience!

  • Kamilia Shen
    Kamilia Shen
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible Trip with a Huge Catch

    6 Hour Trip – Beat The Heat on July 9, 2026 • 1 adult

    Incredible trip, just like always! It was such an immersive, hands on experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

  • Kamilia Shen
    Kamilia Shen
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Professional, Knowledgeable, and Passionate Guide Highly Recommended!

    4 Hour Motorized Kayak Trip 2 pm on August 23, 2025 • 1 adult

    I had an amazing kayak trip with John! He is extremely professional and knowledgeable about fishing, and his passion really shows. He shared so many useful tips and techniques, and every spot he took us to was right on point, we caught plenty of fish and learned a lot along the way. What impressed me most is that he tailors the experience to different skill levels, making sure everyone enjoys their time on the water. This was by far my best fishing experience ever! I’ll definitely be coming back to fish with him again. Highly recommended!

  • Daphne Oconnor
    Daphne Oconnor
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Definitely would go again!

    4 Hour Motorized Kayak Trip 2 pm on September 27, 2025 • 1 adult

    We came for a trip to Florida from Oregon and my husband loves to fish, so I booked him a trip and he absolutely had a blast! John is a great guy and my husband said if we come back to Florida, he is for sure heading out with him again.

FAQs about JP Kayak Fishing and Tours

JP Kayak Fishing and Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $200 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $200 per person - 4 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip PM (4 hours)
  • US $275 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Pedal Driven Kayak Trio (6 hours)
  • US $275 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Beat The Heat (6 hours)
  • US $275 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip– Island Hopping&Sandbar (6 hours)
  • US $320 per group, additional US $160 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Sheepshead (6 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 10 Hour Pedal Drive Kayak Trip (10 hours)
Trips booked with JP Kayak Fishing and Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
JP Kayak Fishing and Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Indian River Lagoon)
  • Inshore fishing (Multiple locations from Wabasso up to Palm Bay)
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
JP Kayak Fishing and Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with JP Kayak Fishing and Tours include:
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

John Page
John Page
Grant-Valkaria, Florida, United States
19 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2024
John – Kayak Fishing Guide With 10+ years fishing Florida's Indian River Lagoon, I specialize in pedal drive kayak trips from Wabasso to Melbourne. I'll put you on fish while sharing the wildlife and hidden waters that make this place unforgettable. I'm John, the guide behind JP Kayak Fishing and Tours. For over a decade, I've been exploring the Indian River Lagoon — from Wabasso up to Melbourne — chasing Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and whatever else bends a rod. Kayak fishing hooked me years ago because it's the most intimate, quiet way to fish — no engine roar, just the sound of your paddle and the sight of tailing fish in the shallows. Over time, I've learned every hidden flat, mangrove cut, and channel where the fish like to feed. I offer Hobie pedal driven kayaks so you can cover water with ease while still keeping the stealth that makes kayak fishing so effective. Whether it's your first time in a kayak or you're chasing your personal best, I tailor each trip to your skill level and goals. For me, guiding is more than putting clients on fish — it's about sharing the wildlife, sunrises, and local secrets that make these waters special. If you're ready for a fishing trip that's personal, hands on, and unforgettable, I'd be honored to show you my home waters.
John Page
John Page
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John – Kayak Fishing Guide With 10+ years fishing Florida's Indian River Lagoon, I specialize in pedal drive kayak trips from Wabasso to Melbourne. I'll put you on fish while sharing the wildlife and hidden waters that make this place unforgettable. I'm John, the guide behind JP Kayak Fishing and Tours. For over a decade, I've been exploring the Indian River Lagoon — from Wabasso up to Melbourne — chasing Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and whatever else bends a rod. Kayak fishing hooked me years ago because it's the most intimate, quiet way to fish — no engine roar, just the sound of your paddle and the sight of tailing fish in the shallows. Over time, I've learned every hidden flat, mangrove cut, and channel where the fish like to feed. I offer Hobie pedal driven kayaks so you can cover water with ease while still keeping the stealth that makes kayak fishing so effective. Whether it's your first time in a kayak or you're chasing your personal best, I tailor each trip to your skill level and goals. For me, guiding is more than putting clients on fish — it's about sharing the wildlife, sunrises, and local secrets that make these waters special. If you're ready for a fishing trip that's personal, hands on, and unforgettable, I'd be honored to show you my home waters.

The fish you can target

Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler holding a beautiful Speckled Trout while fishing in a serene waterway, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Halibut
    Started the morning with a short pre sunrise trip to beat the wind. Conditions were slow early with no bites until first light, when the trout bite picked up along the mangroves. That area produced around five quality trout in a short window. After that, I moved to look for snook but didn’t find any activity initially. While working back toward the trout area, the bite improved and produced a mixed bag. Landed two flounder, one nice snook, and picked up one more trout before wrapping up the trip. Fish were caught using a combination of paddle tails and artificial shrimp. Overall, a quick trip that turned into a solid mixed bag once the sun came up.
  • Angler proudly holding a large snook while fishing outdoors, with rods visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    The backwater bite has been active, especially along the mangrove shorelines during the morning hours. Trout, snook, and small jacks have all been feeding tight to the mangroves, making accurate casts along the shoreline key to getting bites. On this morning’s trip, fish were showing strong interest in lures worked close to the mangroves. After one fish swiped at a lure and missed, slowing the retrieve and keeping it in the strike zone triggered a second aggressive strike and a solid hookup. The fish immediately tried to dive back into the mangroves, but after a strong fight it was successfully landed. Right now, the best approach is casting tight to the mangroves and working lures slowly through the strike zone, where multiple species are actively feeding. If you’re looking to target snook, trout, and other backwater species, the bite has been encouraging and should continue as conditions stay stable.
  • Angler proudly holding a large redfish at night during a boat fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Despite a slow and challenging start, last night’s trip turned into a memorable one. I could hear fish feeding early on, but they were hesitant to commit, which required patience and several lure changes to dial things in. After working through a variety of baits, I finally found success downsizing to a 3 inch paddle tail. That adjustment produced a solid trout, followed shortly after by a strong snook that put up an impressive fight. Later in the trip, I hooked into a powerful fish that initially felt immovable before making long, drag-screaming runs toward the mangroves. Each time it approached the roots, it veered off and ran parallel, creating an intense battle that required careful boat control and steady pressure. Once brought close enough to identify, it turned out to be a massive redfish and a new personal best. Trips like this are a great reminder that even on slower nights, staying adaptable and patient can lead to exceptional results. Conditions may change, but the opportunities are always there.
  • Angler holding a large striped bass during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Last night brought some steady wind, but I decided to make the most of it and see what the conditions would allow. The open areas were too rough to fish effectively, so I focused on the wind protected sides of a couple spoil islands. The first island was loaded with trout. I landed five solid fish, all over 15 inches, using a 3 inch paddle tail and a 4 inch topwater. These smaller lures matched the bait in the area perfectly and kept the action steady for a while. After a few good trout, I moved on to an area with more current flow and found a section of mangrove that created a natural break. That’s where I connected with a beautiful snook that put up an incredible fight, nearly pulling me into the trees before I managed to land her. A few more casts didn’t produce any extra bites, but by that time the wind had started to ease up, making for a calm ride back. Takeaways from the trip: • Focus on wind-protected zones when conditions get tough. • Match your lure size to the local bait. • Breaks in current near structure often hold the bigger fish.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large snook during a low-light fishing trip.
    Despite some early morning rain and heavy wind, we found a sheltered area and managed to get on a few nice fish! The highlight was this solid snook that made the rough weather worth it. One tarpon even tore right through my net — never a dull moment out there!
  • Angler proudly holding a large tarpon outdoors, with fishing rods visible in the background.
    My morning started just before sunrise, working a mangrove shoreline that turned out to be quiet. I decided to move into a nearby backwater canal where I noticed a cloud of minnows flickering across the surface — always a good sign. I began casting a 3” paddle tail tight to the mangroves, hoping for a snook, when my rod suddenly doubled over. A large juvenile tarpon exploded from the water, shaking its head wildly before crashing back down. Adrenaline immediately kicked in. What followed was an intense battle filled with aerial acrobatics and powerful, drag-peeling runs. Eventually, she rolled on her side in defeat, and I was able to grab a quick photo before releasing her to fight another day. Moments like that remind me exactly why I love fishing these waters — pure chaos, excitement, and beauty all at once.
  • Angler proudly holding a large snook during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Got out early this morning and set my sights on the spoil islands. I started by rotating between a paddle tail and a topwater. The first island was quiet—hardly any bait or activity—so I didn’t stick around long. The second island told a different story, with plenty of life around. After a few casts, I landed a solid trout, followed shortly by a beautiful snook. I kept working the area hoping to connect with a few more snook, but they weren’t having it. Still, I managed to pick off a few more quality trout before wrapping things up. A quick trip, but a fun one with some nice fish to show for it.
  • Adult angler holding a large trevally-style fish aboard a boat, with a landing net visible in the foreground.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    The morning started off with some solid inshore catches—a trout, a redfish, and a couple of snook. But the real excitement came on the way back to the launch. I spotted a large school of jacks feeding aggressively and couldn’t resist throwing a topwater into the frenzy. Instantly, I was hooked up, and what followed was the battle of a lifetime. This jack would have been a serious fight from a boat, but from a kayak it was absolute chaos—pure power, drag screaming, and a test of endurance. Landing that fish was an awesome experience I won’t soon forget!
  • Angler in protective fishing gear proudly holding a large red drum against a clear blue sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    The plan: cut mullet for redfish. Reality: only managed to catch fingerlings—not gonna work. Switched to lures and hit the mangroves, landing a few snook, trout, and a couple reds. Then came a ladyfish… which quickly became cut bait. With that cut ladyfish? First chunk: a nice red. Second chunk: an unbelievably lively tarpon! Sometimes, the day just writes its own story on the water.
  • Angler holding a large red drum, also known as redfish, aboard a boat at dusk with a landing net visible.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Fishing started before sunrise with a snook caught on the first cast. Trout were active on topwater once the sun rose. Redfish were caught around feeding mullet schools and near mangroves, including two solid fish that put up strong runs. The rest of the morning produced additional snook, trout, and a couple of dreaded hardheads. Lures Used: 3” paddle tail, 5” fluke, topwater

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
12 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Hobie
Boat type
Kayak
Engine model
Trolling Motor
Powered by
1 x 1HP
Max cruising speed
3 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
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