Old Town Fishing
Kayak Buying Guide
HOW TO CHOOSE A FISHING KAYAK
By combining our knowledge and passion for building watercraft with our love of fishing, we’ve pioneered fishing kayaks worthy of the Old Town legacy. These kayaks are specially designed with the features that every angler craves, while retaining the quality put into every watercraft we build. These aren’t just kayaks you can fish from. These are Old Town Fishing Kayaks.
WHERE DO YOU FISH?
Angle wherever the water leads. See a kayak fit for any water type.
Do you have a propulsion preference?
With a variety of options, you’ll always have the power to uncover the ideal fishing spot.
What’s your preferred seating or hull option?
Whether you’re looking for the latest seating innovation or a traditional sit-inside kayak, you’ll have no trouble keeping comfortable.
How much gear will you take along?
With a range of storage and tackle management solutions, you’ll always have room for your favorite piece of gear.
How do you plan to transport your kayak?
Before you launch your kayak, we’ll help you figure out the best way to get it to the water.
What type of angler
are you?
We build kayaks with features for every skill level. Find the perfect kayak to get the most from those long days on the water.
Lakes & Ponds: Perfect for flat waters, these kayaks will maximize your time spent fishing.
Rivers & Streams: Take command of the current in a fishing kayak designed to fish moving water.
Salt Water: Conquer the seas — and the fish — in a kayak that is as confident in open water as you are.
Pedal: Powered by your legs, leaving your hands free for catching fish.
Paddle: The perfect option for the traditional kayak angler. These models offer the perfect balance of features on a lightweight body.
Motor: Put all your energy where it should be – the catch. Cover greater distance with a battery-powered motor. Keep your hands free for fishing and the adventure going longer.
Sit-on-Top: The open deck offers plenty of legroom and accessible gear storage. The seats and hull are designed for the increased stability needed for higher performance fishing.
Sit-Inside: Ideal for paddling longer distances in colder water, these closed cockpit watercrafts grant more shelter from the elements. The closed hull includes room to store gear.
Seating Innovations: Explore our seating options, and see why Old Town fishing kayaks are the most comfortable in the industry.
Take into consideration how you intend to transport your fishing kayak. If you plan on car topping, you may want a lighter kayak (though there are lift-assist solutions on the market that make car topping a larger kayak a breeze). If you have a truck or a trailer, hull size and weight may be less of a deciding factor for you.
DIMENSIONS MATTER
Length & Width: The length of a kayak determines speed and maneuverability. A shorter kayak will turn quickly, and longer kayaks will cut through the water with more efficiency. Additionally, a wider hull offers more stability while you’re fishing.
Weight: Heavier kayaks offer increased durability and strength, while kayaks with a lighter weight are easier to store and transport.
Maximum Capacity: A greater weight capacity allows you to carry more gear. It’s also important to account for the combined weight of both you and your cargo when choosing a kayak.
