Tiger Shark Attacks Couple on Fishing Kayak in Hawaii
On May 23, Cheslei Akima and Alika Dickerson were pedalling their tandem fishing kayak in the waters off the coast of West Maui, Hawaii....
Kayak Adventure Series: New River Revival Recap
The world-class New River fishery brought over 100 anglers to Pulaski, Virginia, for the third stop of the 2026 Kayak Adventure Series (KAS) presented...
Kayak Adventure Series: Great Midwestivus II Recap
From April 24 to 25, the Kayak Adventure Series (KAS) presented by GoPro held its second event of the 2026 season in Plymouth, Indiana,...
Hero Kayak Fisherman Awarded For Life Saving Efforts (Video)
Marvin Winston was out kayak fishing on a blustery day on Lake Lanier when he heard something strange. Before he even had a chance...
Fentanyl Detected in Wild Fish Near Wastewater Treatment Plants (Video)
A new study in Waterloo, Ontario has found trace amounts of fentanyl in the fish of rivers that receive urban wastewater. This is the...
Guided By Osprey, Angler Stumbles Upon Pre-Storm Feeding Frenzy (Video)
Kayak angler Micheal Kaal set out on a gloomy day on Boone Lake in Tennessee in search of great fishing, a goal that was...
After Wipeout At 21 MPH, Angler Switches To Motorized Kayak
After plunging headfirst off a fishing skiff at 21 miles per hour, Aliex Folgueira decided to take to a motorized fishing kayak instead, spending...
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...
Learn To Catch Redfish On Topwater Lures
Walking a surface lure across calm water while bracing for a redfish to strike is the ultimate anticipation. Redfish are generally bottomfeeders with a...
Next-Level Fishing: Married To Sailfish
Some fishing experiences change an angler forever. Legendary kayak guide Captain Eric McDonald hooked a sailfish the first time he fished offshore in his...
Everything You Need To Know About Catching Permit
Local guides refer to permit as unicorns because the fish are difficult to find and hard to catch. Permit are one of the most...
Beginners Guide To Kayak Fishing: Skills & Safety
Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the...
Light It Up: DIY Kayak Lighting In One Day
The Coast Guard requires paddle or pedal drive kayaks to display a white 360-degree navigation light after dark. Motorized kayaks fall under the same...
Author Spotlight
Fall In Love With Shoal Bass: Expert Tactics For Shoalie Success
I was hot, worn out and paddling back to the truck after nearly wiping out on a cornering rapid. Recovering from the near-disaster, I...
50 For 50: Chris Funk Celebrates His Half-Century With Epic Quest
It all started with a film called The Big Year. The movie is about three friends competing in a bird counting contest while dealing...
Wrecked Education: Why It Pays To Learn The Hard Way
Even 40 years later, I vividly remember the day my daddy took the training wheels off my bike. A brief run on flat ground...
Learn, Grow, Teach: How To Become A Complete Angler
I have fished nearly all my life. Daddy made sure as soon as I was functional I was fishable. There is a picture of...
Signs From Above: Using Birds To Find More Fish
As I floated down a stretch of river, watching the submerged vegetation undulate beneath my kayak, I couldn’t help thinking I had seriously overestimated...
Gear Of The Year 2026: Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass anglers lead the sport in innovation. Most of the best fishing tackle, tactics and accessories spin off the bass fishing world. And...
Lobster Rolling Through Maine
I’ve visited 30 U.S. states and each boasts its own unique charm. Yet, few places jump out to me like catching a hooked bass...
Secret Life Of Rookies
We’ve all been there, our first time kayak fishing. Trying something new is humbling with embarrassing errors, but some rookies inspire us with their...
Beginners Guide To Kayak Fishing: Skills & Safety
Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the...
Get Started Kayak Fishing
Geoff Luckett started fishing out of his father-in-law’s kayak and ended up founding the Tennessee Kayak Anglers Association and achieving American Canoe Association (ACA)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why Not Minot: North Dakota’s Best-Kept Fishing Secrets Revealed
I know what you’re thinking: why would I vacation in Minot, ND? The small town in the middle of the vast Midwest prairies isn’t...
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...
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...
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...
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...
