Weeki Wachee River's Surprise Announcement: How It Impacts Kayakers!

[@siriusstar99]

Weeki Wachee was so much nicer 40 , 50 years ago . I’ve always felt that no one should be able to to build on our waterways or beaches the waterways should be open to all the only thing that should be on our coastline I’s Marinas, Boatyards , Restaurants, Boardwalks, Parks all single family dwelling should be built 1 major roadway off the beaches . The Florida Coast , Rivers , Springs should be open and accessible to everyone.

[@bnyob3463]

We saw a very healthy bull shark swimming up the river.Glad to be in our kayak and if the river is so important then start looking at septic tanks for compliance.

[@jckdnls9292]

The river is important, what they are addressing here has nothing to do with that.

[@PatrickTravis-v4k]

There’s a bunch of people who buy building lots next to dairy farms and the cry because they don’t like the way cows smell. Personally, I’m in favor of those laws that allow public access to water ways and allows everyone access to the water a not just those fortunate enough to buy water front property.

[@switch733]

So basically people that are well-off and have worked hard to get what they own have to share with visitors that can't afford it and trash it? Right. Gotta love socialism.

[@ElenaDiaz-360]

🌎💯

[@magaisacult2023]

They own the house, not the river.

[@inteligentvtec]

Florida springs have turned into a theme park.

[@luisdeleon780]

Sadly

[@SunshineStateInsider]

Unfortunately yes.

[@michaelumstead2473]

Ahhh it’s not that bad, I go every weekend to a different spring. Depending on the time you go be use most people rent and they have to get their kayaks back by 4ish. But usually only a couple hundred people on the whole 5.8 mile river. Not horrible but definitely would be a lot more peaceful if there weren’t as many.

[@JSabh]

Duh, of course. Florida is beautiful. Your state certainly likes the increased tourism and so do local businesses so be quiet. That's what always happens..everywhere. Welcome to reality.

[@Kushomatik11]

How are kayakers and paddled boarders supposed to take a break…it takes energy to do that so what if you have to pull over to take a little break? Are you gonna get it trouble?

[@bobbysmith7528]

Nah just hold your yak. Swimming is ok, anchoring is not ok.

[@bubbajones4522]

This is more about the people who have homes on the water not wanting the peasants stopping on their shore. You can stop upstream inside the park all you want. This no stopping area starts where the land is private. Notice the homes along the 5.6 mile streach just outside of the park don't have to obey the rules with their own boats and docks. If this were about preserving the river they'd make all the homes remove their docks from inside the river and let nature reclaim the shores. This is corruption.

[@Kushomatik11]

@@bobbysmith7528how do you swim while holding your kayak???

[@jckdnls9292]

Just stand up and hold on to your kayak, it's only knee deep in some areas

[@AaronPollock-h4i]

So we can’t go on vacation there and paddle boarding and stop and swim? Wow it was going to be my first time there coming up but will be canceling my trip what’s the point of going if I can’t stop and swim

[@REPR100]

The rich homeowners don’t want visitors

[@MarcassCarcass]

Speaking of the rich home owners, CASL in Sarasota, i'm not even allowed to be upset about their walking into my home or having me live with rats, bed bugs, roaches, termites, and abusive staff.

[@jasonmartin5955]

Will I would say you can’t tie up on someone’s dock but the river should be left alone it’s a public water way just have the dnr portal it more catch people throwing trash and drinking more

[@bendillon1299]

12 years ago i whould camp and grill out there lol

[@JimNelson-kw5le]

i was just there at the hospital hole on dec 25th.....plenty of manatees and swimmers in the water>>> no one trying to stop us, and everyone was respectful and as far as i could tell...all had an enjoyable time. including the manatees....... merry christmas

[@gmoo1376]

It's been in the last month or so . I was there in March and they weren't enforcing yet.

[@marklapham2262]

I live 15 minutes from this river and i think its bs but whatever it is what it is

[@jtr82369]

Please post video updates if you have any more info on designated areas and whatnot, I like the idea as long as they allow designated areas cuz 6 miles is quite the hike without a rest. As far as the residence, this is a waterway, not your private property. And since I see most residence tailgating, don't get pissed when visitors do the same...

[@AlThePal78]

yes they have signs up now

[@angelrosario5667]

That's the point of kayaking and sand spots, wtf

[@luisdeleon780]

I agree with the ruling. It is necessary

[@Floridagulfcoast727]

Yep. Agree as well.

[@Kushomatik11]

No it’s completely not necessary. You must not go there often

[@REPR100]

Keep the poors out

[@notyourpookiee]

@@REPR100 💀

[@REPR100]

It’s for the rich homeowners to keep people out

[@Roaming-Mike]

There is so much river why hang out behind those homes ? Also a big group could have Airbnb the home and hanging out partying right in front of it could also piss people who live permanently so it could be the ones who rent there homes out at fault as well

[@Bonsai-Miata2020]

This is a terrible rule. Party on Garth

[@lazarorodriguez2986]

Can we still jetski up river as long as we don’t beach it ?

[@JimNelson-kw5le]

i was there at hospital hole for xmasss...i tied up my skis and went snorkeling w manatees..... no one said a word.

[@anitajackson9699]

Update please?!

[@SunshineStateInsider]

Hi Anita! This is good question and I’ll need to follow up to see what the current status is on this. Last time I was at Weeki Wachee in November I did see that kayakers were beaching in certain areas, but the ice cream boat wasn’t there.

[@jacobmeehan9377]

People need to just lighten up

[@FirexHive]

Yup, can easily go here and enjoy a private day on the river but people only go during summer break and complain about a hot spot of people enjoying life and nature. How about just ban the giant boats. now locals can't beach a kayak? Ok

[@bobbysmith7528]

@@FirexHivelocals can’t so the Yankees can. Sad.

[@jasonmartin5955]

If the boat can go up it then you can’t stop it sorry

[@waveteacher1]

This is why we can't have nice things

[@elierhernandez1]

We do need to protect the waterways and unfortunately too much traffic will destroy natural habitat. Noriced they didn’t limit traffic, just the activities that affect the river. Well thought out.

[@_w3o_me_0r_u]

No one should’ve been aloud to build on that river. Along with the rainbow.

[@elreydg69dg]

I agree but your about 100 yrs late. Rainbow used to be a theme park in the 30’s then all that property on the west side was auctioned and then houses were built..

[@squarecracker]

@@elreydg69dg all yankee boomers with pontoon boats

[@kathleenpent1168]

Nobody blames the kayaks. There are just TOO many! It’s so congested!

[@Mike-ew9zn]

The Chazzowitzka needs to be next!

[@michaelumstead2473]

They can’t enforce that law, it is an unenforceable. Too many people on the whole river for one boat cop and one jet ski cop to tell everyone they can’t swim. I’ve been swimming in the river while they go by and haven’t said one word to me.

[@jasonmartin5955]

It’s just the people that own land mad because people there back yard but if you buy a house on a place like this that’s what you going to get so if you don’t tie up to there dock or land they can’t do shit

[@squarecracker]

@@jasonmartin5955 i don't really care about homeowners (in fact think spring runs should all be left in their natural state), but can agree that anchoring should not be allowed. People destroy spring runs and the nice atmosphere when the pull up on a jetski and start blasting music and getting wasted. I'm not from down there but you see it up here all the time.

[@jacobmeehan9377]

Why dose there have to be so many dumb rules

[@jasonmartin5955]

It’s the land owners doing this trying to stop a public water way watch can’t be stoped if boats can go up it then it’s public

[@AvalynMaisel]

Omg I go to that river it’s so pretty and give a shout out to river daddy he is the best TikTok

[@RentFreeInYourHed]

Not long ago this was the nicest, cleanest place to go kayaking. And there was no alcohol or drugs allowed or stopping in many areas was prohibited. I see the new arrivals don't care about our nature anymore than they do about anything else Florida used to be good at. Id move up north but that's where the problem comes from. Used to be cops handing out tickets to people on the river for violations.

[@JimNelson-kw5le]

i can see the summer crowd trashing it tho!!!! its not a PARTY spot!!!

[@FlatsFisher73]

If they dont they can say good bye to traffic us with kids like to beach or relax with our families