
Get Up and Go Kayaking - Shell Key Preserve
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- Kayaking, Sea Kayaking, Guided Tours
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- SSharon Gilsky· 3 months ago
Amazing kayak tour! It ended up being just three of us early in the morning, so it felt like a private experience. Our guide, Raven, was knowledgeable and personable, sharing great info about the area, wildlife, and plants. We even saw a manatee before leaving the dock! Highlights included dolphins, stingrays, birds, and kayaking through the beautiful mangrove tunnels. Such a fun and memorable morning—highly recommend!
- MMike Molite· 2 months ago
This tour was so great! Our guide Alyessia was amazing and very knowledgeable! We had 3 kids with us, she remember their names and treated them with compassion and care. The adventure was great and we saw a lot of dolphins! The whole family had a great kayaking experience.
- JJacqueline Herndon· 3 months ago
We had a wonderful mid-morning kayaking tour with Alessia at Get Up and Go Kayaking. She was engaging, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel relaxed and special. She guided us through the mangrove cave, pointed out interesting things along the way—like the welk snail—and even captured videos of a dolphin with her baby so we could stay present and enjoy the moment. The beach was beautiful, and the whole trip was a great experience. I especially appreciated how patient Alessia was with our group of middle-aged ladies, some of whom had never kayaked before. She made everyone feel comfortable and took her time with us. Not only would we absolutely book with Alessia again, we are already interested in trying her kayaking and yoga experience. Based on this tour, I would also use Get Up and Go Kayaking for other kayaking trips around the state. Highly recommend!
- OOakley 0710· 2 months ago
We had an amazing experience with this kayak company! Our tour guide, Alessia, was absolutely fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable and informative, sharing interesting facts throughout the tour while making everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Her friendly and talkative personality made the experience even more enjoyable, and her talent and expertise on the water were evident from start to finish. Alessia’s enthusiasm and passion for what she does truly stood out and made our adventure unforgettable. I highly recommend this company, and if you’re lucky enough to have Alessia as your guide, you’re in for an exceptional experience! Thank you for such a wonderful day on the water! 🌊🛶💙
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Typical flow by month
2018 to 2026
The water at Get Up and Go Kayaking - Shell Key Preserve typically runs highest in August, at a median 12 cfs, and lowest in May, at 2.3 cfs. The highest flow on record for any single day is 624 cfs, in 2025.
| Month | Typical (cfs) | Usual range (cfs) | Relative level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1 | 3.5 to 6.3 | |
| February | 3.7 | 2.9 to 5.9 | |
| March | 3.1 | 2.4 to 4.9 | |
| April | 2.8 | 2.2 to 4.0 | |
| May | 2.3 | 1.6 to 4.8 | |
| June | 5.3 | 2.4 to 13 | |
| July | 8.5 | 3.7 to 22 | |
| August | 12 | 5.7 to 30 | |
| September | 10 | 4.3 to 23 | |
| October | 4.6 | 3.0 to 7.6 | |
| November | 3.5 | 2.5 to 6.7 | |
| December | 4.3 | 3.2 to 6.9 |
Typical is the median of each month’s daily median values, and the usual range runs from the median 25th to the median 75th percentile, across about 8 years of record. Statistics published by the US Geological Survey for ST Joe Creek at 62ND ST near Pinellas Park FL (site 02308950). Conditions on any given day can fall well outside the usual range. Check the current reading before you go.
Current conditions
Streamflow
6.4 cfs
Normal (41st)
Water level
4.15 ft
High today
88°F
Wind
14 kt
Gusts 19 kt
Rain chance
22%
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