More anglers than ever are turning to fishing kayaks for fly fishing. A kayak can take you places a power boat or pair of waders can’t, whether you want to carry into seldom used waters, paddle up narrow rivers, or simply explore the other side of the lake.
Not all fishing kayaks are suitable for fly fishing, though. You’ll want to look for a boat that has superior stability and clear deck space. Then there are the personal features for you to consider, such as storage space, performance, weight and seat setup.
These fly fishing kayaks cover all the bases, leaving no aspiring kayak fly fisherman without.
Top picks: Best fly fishing kayaks for 2024
The following fly fishing kayaks have received the highest star ratings by reviewers in our Kayak Angler Buyer’s Guide. See and review all fly fishing kayaks here.
Best Fly Fishing Kayaks
Blue Sky Boatworks Angler 360º
Sportsman PDL 106
Recon 120 HD Fishing Kayak
Sportsman Salty PDL 120
Coosa FD
Topwater 120 PDL
Mirage Outback
A.T.A.K. 120 Fishing Kayak
Shop for fly fishing kayaks
Follow the links below into the Kayak Angler Buyer’s Guide where you’ll find every fly fishing kayak available along with specs, prices, reviews and places to buy.
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Ascend fly fishing kayaks
Bonafide fly fishing kayaks
BKC fly fishing kayaks
Eddyline fly fishing kayaks
Evoke fly fishing kayaks
Feelfree fly fishing kayaks
Hobie fly fishing kayaks
Jackson fly fishing kayaks
Kaku fly fishing kayaks
Native Watercraft fly fishing kayaks
NuCanoe fly fishing kayaks
Ocean fly fishing kayaks
Old Town fly fishing kayaks
Pelican fly fishing kayaks
Perception fly fishing kayaks
Sun Dolphin fly fishing kayaks
Vibe fly fishing kayaks
Wilderness Systems fly fishing kayaks
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Amazon fly fishing kayaks
Backcountry.com fly fishing kayaks
Bass Pro Shop fly fishing kayaks
Cabela’s fly fishing kayaks
Canadian Tire fly fishing kayaks
Dick’s fly fishing kayaks
Dunham’s fly fishing kayaks
Kmart fly fishing kayaks
MEC fly fishing kayaks
REI fly fishing kayaks
SAIL fly fishing kayaks
Sport Chek fly fishing kayaks
Tractor Supply fly fishing kayaks
Walmart fly fishing kayaks
Fly fishing kayak reviews
There’s no better way to choose a great fly fishing kayak than by kicking the tires and taking a test drive. The staff at Kayak Angler have run the best fishing kayaks through the gauntlet. We’ve rigged the boats for fishing, loaded them with gear and hit the water, allowing us to evaluate how the boat handles and how it performs for the intended angler and conditions.
If you can’t get to the paddle shop or a demo day, take a test drive with our reviews of the best fly fishing kayaks.
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