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Kayak Angler Magazine To Rebrand: Focusing Now On Motor-Powered Kayaks Only

Due to an outpouring of interest in recent reader surveys, Kayak Angler magazine has made the decision to rebrand as Motorized Kayak Angler magazine,...

Hey Kayak Anglers, The U.S. Coast Guard Wants To Hear From You

Once every five years, the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard runs with the goal of collecting information...
A kayak fisherman holds a massive bass up to the camera

Kayak Angler Scores Massive Smallmouth On “Lake Of Giants” (Video)

Kayak angler Josh Howard of NW Trail Series was out fishing with his friend on a lake in the Pacific Northwest when he hooked...
A would-be record lake bass in California is held. up on a fishing kayak while angler Damian Thao places his hand over the fish for scale.

California Kayak Angler May Lose Out On A Record Due To Technicality

Kayak Angler Damian Thao would have had an official record for the largest bass caught on a lake in California, with a massive catch...
Josh Howard shows off new flipping and punching combo.

How To Break A Winter Skunk Streak (Video)

Kayak angler Josh Howard has been on a skunk streak this winter. In a recent YouTube video, Howard shared his tactics for breaking out...
Kristine Fischer casts from her new kayak fishing rig.

Pro Angler Kristine Fischer Launches Her Dream Fishing Kayak (Video)

After updating her rig for 2026, Kristine Fischer took her new kayak fishing setup out on its maiden voyage on Lake Seminole, Florida. Fischer...
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Kayak Angler Catches Monster Sailfish (Video)

While out with the Umgebi Kayak Fishing Club, kayak angler Arnie Scholtz caught an absolute sea monster on Salmon Bay near Ballito, South Africa. The...
Jake Suvak poses with a fish for Fit to Fish Challenge. Feature Image courtesy Jake Suvak.

Jake Suvak Wants Kayak Anglers To Get In Shape

Every day, another angler attaches a motor to their fishing kayak making it more maneuverable and faster, but slowly taking the “kayaking” out of...
Kayak angler hooks into mystery river monster on the Columbia River

Kayak Angler Hooks Into Mystery Monster (Video)

While fishing on the Columbia River, Josh Howard, a YouTube creator under the handle NWTrailSeries, hooked into a mystery fish that took him for...
kayak angler holds up a hybrid striped bass

Learn How To Catch Hybrid Striped Bass

Originally developed for aquaculture, hardy hybrid striped bass were released into the wild to give anglers a fun fish to target. With the heavy...
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Beginners Guide To Kayak Fishing: Boats & Gear

Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the...
Kyle Hammond holds up a pike he caught while kayak fishing

Stop Being A Hater, Learn To Love Pickerel

Who hasn’t been frustrated by a northern pike? Insanely aggressive with a mouth full of teeth, pike are famous for crashing a party. How...
Editor stands next to the Minn Kota Kayak Terrova trolling motor.

Minn Kota’s Affordable And User-Friendly Trolling Motor

Folks have been really excited about the Minn Kota Kayak Terrova motor since it launched. The big reason why is it is a kayak-specific...
A Texas rig bait setup attached to a fishing reel.

How To Rig And Fish The Texas Rig

I slowly raised my rod tip, feeling the bullet weight inch across the bottom until my plastic worm rested against the ruins of a...

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icy water on Lake Michigan in front of a lighthouse, where you can catch coho salmon

Catch Coho Salmon By Crankbait On Chilly Lake Michigan

The extreme southern tip of Lake Michigan attracts massive schools of baitfish followed by large numbers of trout and salmon. Coho salmon pilgrimage to...
man holds up a calico bass caught by kayak in San Diego Bay

Experience Unmatched Urban Saltwater Fishing In San Diego Bay

The San Diego skyline, sandwiched between the deep blue Pacific and majestic Laguna mountains, is one of the most jaw-dropping city landscapes in the...
two fishing kayaks sit on the bank at Fellsmere Reservoir, Florida

Find A Man-Made Bass Heaven At Fellsmere Reservoir, Florida

At first, the marshy floodplain one hundred miles south of Orlando was empty scrubland. In 2010, state and local agencies set out to turn...
kayak angler stands and casts at Lake Oseetah in New York's Adirondack Mountains

Oseetah Lake Is Upstate New York’s Hidden Jewel

Remember ESPN’s great outdoor games? On air from 2000 to 2006, the multi-sport, made-for-TV outdoor extravaganza offered prize money north of $300,000. For three...
a snook caught on fly in Matlacha, Florida

Matlacha Is Your Florida Flats Fishing Getaway

I love a place with acres of grass flats and miles of mangroves where I can sight cast for feisty game fish. Matlacha (pronounced...

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How To Read A Fish Finder

For the first five years that I fished out of a kayak, I refused to use a fish finder. This was twenty years ago...
offshore kayak angler hooks a sailfish which jumps out of the water

Beginners Guide To Kayak Fishing: Types Of Fishing

Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the...
illustration of an angler playing with his head-mounted GoPro while trying to stand on a kayak and reel in a fish

Old Dog, New Tricks

I guess I’m the old dog now. Just like my parents struggled to program the VCR, I struggle to keep up with rapidly changing...
man stands and fishes from a kayak at Sanibel Island, Florida

Sanibel Island, Florida: The Perfect Mix Of Peace And Fishing Adventure

Close your eyes and picture a tropical fishing paradise. Do you see crystal clear blue-green water and endless white-sand beaches? Smell the salt on...
woman chats with a salesperson at the kayak shop about getting outfitted a beginner for kayak fishing

Beginners Guide To Kayak Fishing: Boats & Gear

Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the...
Georgina Ballantine with her record-setting salmon, photo taken in 1922

What Do You Know About Fishy Folktales?

Anglers are famous for telling tall tales about huge fish and the one that got away. In common culture, the term “fish story” is...
two women fish and paddle the Brooklyn Kayak Company TK122 tandem fishing kayak

Best Tandem Fishing Kayaks For 2026

Tandem kayaks are for dreamers: anglers who dream of sharing the fishing and kayaking experience with a friend or family member. But the dream...
Author Kevin Hughes shows a fish caught from his inflatable fishing kayak.

Best Inflatable Fishing Kayaks For 2026

The word “inflatable” is enough to make most hardcore anglers hesitate. For more seasoned (a polite way of saying skeptical and old) anglers like...
Editor Ric Burnley using the fish finder on his kayak.

Best Kayak Fish Finders For 2026

Kayak anglers want to have our cake and eat it, too. We want the convenience of a small, plastic boat and the fishing capability...
A collection of fishing reels.

Best Spinning Reels For 2026

Spinning reels are more popular than ever. Once considered beginner tackle, they’ve gained pro-angler attention for finesse fishing and forward-facing sonar. As a result,...

Best Fishing Kayaks

Asking me to pick the best fishing kayak is like asking a mother to pick her favorite child. I love them all for their...
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Chad Hoover stands on his kayak and grabs hold of a fishing rod on a lake in Alabama

8 Of The Best-Kept Secret Bass Fishing Spots In Alabama

  Anglers don’t visit Northern Alabama to experience the hustle and bustle of city life. They want to get away from it all in the...
icy water on Lake Michigan in front of a lighthouse, where you can catch coho salmon

Catch Coho Salmon By Crankbait On Chilly Lake Michigan

The extreme southern tip of Lake Michigan attracts massive schools of baitfish followed by large numbers of trout and salmon. Coho salmon pilgrimage to...
fishing kayak sits on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay during John Hostalka's birthday tour

Chesapeake Bay Birthday: Angler Celebrates With Trip Of A Lifetime

At 4 a.m., I am jolted awake by the sound of waves crashing close to my head. The tent fly is flapping against the...
Chad Hoover stands and paddles while passing trees on the shore

8 Best Lakes For Kayak Fishing In North Alabama

Throw a line in North Alabama and it’s destined to land in one of the world’s finest bass lakes. The rivers of North Alabama...
three kayak anglers fishing in a clear Texas river flanked by gnarled trees

Road Trip: Kayak Fishing Across Texas From North To South

Dustin Doskocil is a native Texan. Five years ago, the pro photographer moved out of the state. But, each year he returns to explore...