Perdido River, FL

This easy 15.4-mile paddling trail is a classic Panhandle river with tea-colored water cradled by white sandbars. The river is narrow, twisting and fast-moving in the upper stretches before becoming wider and slower as it nears Perdido Bay.

The popular 4-mile segment from Fillingim Landing to The Pipes Landing offers a short day trip with scenic beauty, little development and is a good length for beginners who know how to steer. From the Pipes Landing to Sand Landing, the river becomes wider and much slower, with fewer sandbars. Several of the original private access points along the river are no longer available or they do not allow parking, such as the Barrineau Park Bridge. Water levels are best between 2 to 6 feet at the Barrineau Park Bridge gauge. Above 7 feet, some of the dirt roads leading to river access are impassable and the river is dangerous as it nears flood stage of 13 feet.

The Perdido River is also part of the Alabama State Lands Canoe Trails and six river shelters can be reserved for a fee. The Alabama trail begins above the Florida trail and efforts are underway to synchronize the two and extend the designated trail farther south.

Try your luck fishing on the Perdido River which can be very productive, especially during the warm weather months. Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bluegill, and longear sunfish strike many types of baits and lures. - FDEP

For More Information Visit:

Florida's Designated Paddling Trails - Florida DEP

Perdido River Paddling Guide (PDF)- Florida DEP