We are a group of paddlers that love to explore all the wonderful rivers and lakes here in Central Texas. Grab your kayak or canoe and come paddle with us!  Don't have a kayak...rentals are available.  All trips are offered by a professional TX All Water Guide.  Group Trips dates are discounted.  Guided "Private" trips are also available. 

The following is a list of Stacey's credentials:

  • Professionally licensed "All Water Guide" in the state of Texas(This certification takes 10 days to acquire, prior experience, & continuing education guidelines to maintain)
  • ACA(American Canoe Association) Certified Instructor
  • 34 years of Texas River Experience
  • 15 years as a Guide
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • River Rescue Skilled
  • Has a fleet of 30 kayaks for instruction and rental

 

From Texas Parks & Wildlife:

" All-Water Paddle Craft: Persons operating as a fishing guide in the coastal water of Texas and utilizing paddle craft (canoes, kayaks, etc.) while guiding can qualify for a fishing guide license by presenting certification or proof of completion of a TPWD boater safety course, CPR/First Aid training, and completion of the American Canoe Association “Level II Essentials of Kayak Touring” and “Coastal Kayak Trip Leading” courses or the British Canoe Union “Three Star Sea Kayak” and “Four Star Leader Sea Kayak” courses. Fee is $210 for residents (Type 650) and $1,050 for non-residents (Type 750). This license is applicable only to paddle craft and cannot be used when a person is operating a motorized vessel. However, any person who possesses an All-Water fishing guide license and a valid USCG vessel operator’s license is qualified as an All-Water paddle craft fishing guide."

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  • February 20 at 8:30 AM, 6 Paddlers attended

    Presidents Day Paddle-Guadalupe River Group Trip

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings) and uploaded 53 photos

    The water is UP and we are ready to go!!! Group paddle trip on the Guadalupe River. Depending on the number of people...we will decide on the length of trip. The plan... Learn more

  • February 5 at 8:30 AM, 4 Paddlers attended

    Group Trip-New Destination-Guadalupe River

    They uploaded 17 photos

    Saspamco Paddling Trail-Opening Delayed!!! NOTICE: Due to inclement weather, the opening weekend for the paddling trail orginally scheduled for February 4 has been... Learn more

  • January 15 at 8:30 AM, 6 Paddlers attended

    Group Paddle Trip

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings) and uploaded 54 photos

    Trip offered by Texas Pack & Paddle. Call [masked] or email [masked] to reserve rental kayaks. $40 for rental and $10 for shuttle/river access fees!!!

  • November 5, 2011 at 7:00 AM, 3 Paddlers attended

    Goliad Paddling Trail

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings) and uploaded 53 photos

    You must register in advance and here is the link.  www.canoetrailgoliad.com 

  • October 23, 2011 at 6:00 AM, 8 Paddlers attended

    Lighthouse Lake Paddle Trip-Aransas Pass

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings) and uploaded 111 photos

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    Awesome Trip!!! Great weather!! Lots of wildlife!!! Dolphins, birds, fish, sting rays...

    —Stacey Ohmes Banta

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    It was a beautiful morning to enjoy the sunrise over the Lighthouse lakes and see tailing red fish chasing shad in shallow waters.

    —Gilbert Zamora

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