DESIGNATED TEXAS PADDLING TRAIL

Holly Park Marina is the trailhead of the TPW Patroon Bayou Paddle Trail, a designated Texas Paddling Trail, where you can experience the world class fishing and wildlife viewing of upper Toledo Bend Lake. The trail consists of a 2 mile loop and an 8 mile loop for more experienced paddlers. 

Along the trail you can fish for bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Barfish are plentiful during the summer. Holly Park Marina has great lodging and a full service tackle store with fishing equipment, lures and live bait. You can also pick up breakfast or lunch at Holly Park’s grill – they serve the best burgers on the Bend - and their convenience store is well stocked with cold drinks, ice, snacks and other goodies.

A diverse range of wildlife make their home on Patroon Bayou and you may spot resident Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Herons, Kingfishers, whitetail deer on the bank, and many other animals.

Make memories with friends and family! Paddling the Bayou is a great group activity for family gatherings, spring break, birthdays, holiday celebrations, or a girls day out while the guys are fishing a tournament.

Rates below are for Self Guided Kayaking. We meet you and drop your kayaks off at Holly Park Marina, weather permitting, from the pavilion across the highway from the store, and pick them up there when you're done. Guided Eco Tours are available for up to 4 people.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE AND ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. Please use our online Kayak Reservation Form, email paddle@toledobendkayakrental.com, or give us a call or text at 936-201-6495 to book your rental. Your reservation is NOT complete until you receive confirmation from us via text, Message or email with your date and time!!! We DO NOT HOLD KAYAKS without a completed confirmation!

Rates:

Standard Single Kayaks, Total Weight Limit 225lbs

- $15 per hour

- $55 Full Day (over 4 hours)

Premium Single Kayaks, Total Weight Limit 275lbs to 350lbs. We will place you in the kayak model that's appropriate for your trip.

- $40 Half Day (up to 4 hours)

- $65 Full Day (over 4 hours)

Tandem Kayak, Total Weight Limit 400lbs. Must be able to lift 50lbs to assist in launching and loading.

- $50 Half Day (up to 4 hours)

- $80 Full Day (over 4 hours)

Rates Include Launch Fee 

All Rental Fees Are Subject To Sales Tax

For your safety we will place you in the kayak appropriate for your trip based on weight.

Rates Include: Each kayak comes with a USCG approved life vest that we will fit, paddle with lanyard, safety whistle and waterproof phone case. Fishing set ups are provided on request at no cost and include a rod holder and lanyard for your rod.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE by completing our Kayak Reservation Form. We'll contact you to confirm availability of kayaks, dates and times. Our schedule is set by 5pm the day prior. Reservation Forms received after 5pm will be addressed the following day as our schedule allows and does not guarantee an opening that day. This allows us to check current weather reports, plan loads and routes and clean kayaks between trips. Because we have a limited number of kayaks and they go fast, please reserve well in advance on holidays and weekends.

Each person who will be using a kayak will need to complete our Liability Waiver in advance via the link here on the website. A completed Rental Contract is also required by individuals or the person responsible for the group or party.

Parents must complete our Liability Waiver for minors under 18 years old. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

- Children must be 13 or older to paddle their own Single Kayak

- One child 5 to 6 years old can sit in front of one adult on our Premium Single Kayaks. TOTAL WEIGHT CANNOT EXCEED 275LBS

- One child 5 to 6 years old can sit between two adults on a Tandem kayak.

TOTAL WEIGHT CANNOT EXCEED 400LBS

- One child 7 years and older can sit or paddle with one adult on a Tandem kayak.

TOTAL WEIGHT CANNOT EXCEED 400LBS

Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled launch time to complete rental documents and receive fitting and instruction.

What if the weather is bad? For safety, we do not deliver kayaks during prolonged rain events, flooding, thunderstorms, high winds, or on weather alert days. If dangerous weather is predicted and we need to cancel your trip we will notify you as soon as the Weather Service has a firm prediction, usually 24 to 48 hours in advance, and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip. While kayaks are in your possession, please use your discretion and be weather aware. If a pop-up storm should occur go to the nearest bank, pull kayaks on shore, seek any available shelter and wait it out. Give us a call or text to let us know you'll be delayed.

Guided Eco Tours Available! We have several tours already available on our Events page however we are happy to schedule a private tour for your group of up to 4 with advance notice. Please email paddle@toledobendkayakrental.com to book your spot and receive additional instructions. Registration deadline is at least 2 days prior to tour and subject to availability. Limited to 4 participants with a minimum of 2 to schedule the trip. The trip cost is $65 per person and payable at the time of booking. You will receive a full refund if the trip is cancelled due to bad weather or if we receive less than the minimum number of participants. We must be notified of cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the start of the trip to issue a refund. 

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