Kayak Fishing Guides and Resorts that Cater to the Kayak Angler

These guides and resorts have proved that they are committed to the sport of kayak fishing and have a reputation for honesty and great service.

Alaska

Ketchikan Kayak Fishing offers adrenaline filled adventures. KKF specializes in privately guided kayak fishing and sea kayaking tours on the protected waters of southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. There is no better way to fish or tour these world-class waters than from a sit-on-top kayak. Kayaking in Ketchikan is the most exciting thing you can do during your stay.
Liguid Adventures is an Alaska-based Outfitter specializing in remote, but comfortable expedition style vacations. We offer professionally guided kayak fishing trips throughout Resurrection Bay, Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords National Park. We offer partial, full, and multi-day trips. We take a maximum of three clients and all equipment is provided. Custom itineraries for your family, group or business are also available. Fishing from a kayak is fast becoming the hottest way to catch fish. And when it comes to kayak fishing, you can't beat Alaska

California

Jim Sammons of La Jolla Kayak Fishing has spent most of his life on or near the water. Whether, during his youth, paddling his inflatable raft on San Diego bay, pin heading for free trips on the local sport boats or paddling his long board out to the kelp beds of La Jolla. Jim always found a way to get on the water in a manner that would not break his very small bank account. Receiving his first kayak as a gift, he has never looked back; starting La Jolla Kayak Fishing guide service in 1996, he has been on the leading edge of this fast growing sport.
Central Coast Kayak Fishing Adventures is run by Brendan Crahan, of Central Coast Kayakfishing, he has spent much of his life around the ocean. During his youth he would work on the party boats out of the many landings in Southern California, and later went on to teach the fishing merit badge on Catalina Island. In 1998 he moved up to Santa Cruz. Living just a few blocks from the beach provided a wealth of fishing opportunities, from rockfish and lingcod to halibut and salmon. Over the past seven years he has thoroughly explored the waters off Californias Central Coast. In 2002 he started Central Coast Kayakfishing Adventures, so that he could share his love of the ocean and the growing sport of kayakfishing. Since then he has guided many succesful trips on his favorite waters for salmon, halibut, rockfish, lingcod and white seabass. His favorite local fisheries are found around Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay, Monterey, and Big Sur, where the scenery is as good as the fishing.

Canada

Nomad Adventure Company located in Waterloo is Ontario's premier guided Kayak Fishing service. Offering fully rigged guided or self-guided trips on rivers, inland lakes and of course the Great Lakes. Centrally located in the Southern Ontario peninsula, surrounded by 3 Great Lakes, Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe all within 120miles of our doorstep. In 2008, NAC is expanding to add more Northern Ontario trips and a new feature will be British Columbia. Targeted species include spring steelhead, fall salmon, Grand River browns, Northern Ontario pike & musky, walleye, smallmouth bass and much more! A fishing guide for 20+ years, Jeff Wall will take you into the heart of the Canadian wilderness for spectacular fishing and scenery. We have an international airport in the Waterloo region and Toronto an hour drive away. Please contact Jeff with any inquiries.

Conneticut

Westport Outfitters offers unforgettable full- and half-day fishing expeditions, led by experienced captains who are licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard. Our expertise is in fishing the shallow waters around the Norwalk Island chain in custom skiffs that maneuver through hard-to-reach locations -swiftly navigating around the rocks and island formations that offer some of the most productive fishing grounds in the area. These are the waters where monster bluefish and oversized stripers stalk the abundance of bait that is swept into the area by the freshwater rivers and streams that feed the harbor. This is a fishing experience you do not want to miss!

Florida

Kayak Charters serves the greater southwest Florida area. We specialize in freshwater and saltwater Kayak Fishing Charters and also offer one on one instruction, class programs, and club memberships. Our Pro staffers are in-the-know and will guide you to largemouth bass, trophy tarpon, trophy snook, red fish, sea trout, snapper, Jacks, sheepshead, and flounder to name a few. Cape Coral boasts some 450 miles of canals both fresh and saltwater that are extremely protected from the wind. We guide in Matlacha, Pineland, and surrounding backwater areas in Southwest Florida. At KAYAK CHARTERS, our goal is to provide you with courteous, safe, professional service of the highest caliber. KAYAK CHARTERS services and instruction are geared to include everyone regardless of age or disability. Our staff carries up to date CPR certification, ACA Certified and are trained in the use of the most current Safety, G.P.S. Navigation and Kayak Rescue techniques and procedures. Call us now at: 239-425-7823
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters Specializing in light tackle and fly fishing on the exclusive Banana River No-Motor Zone, it is their passion to lead saltwater paddle anglers to a catch of a lifetime. The NMZ consist of 35 square miles of pristine estuary where no motors of any kind are permitted. The NMZ is home to many species including redfish, black drum, sea trout, snook, and tarpon, and the lack of angler pressure makes the Zone an outstanding adventure for those willing to do the work. Currently guide out of Freedom Hawk Kayaks, and a modified Indian River Poling Canoe, all designed to stand-up and fish, and located less than one hour from the Orlando theme park, near the Kennedy Space Center and the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.
Chokoloskee Charters Everglades Kayak Fishing is proud to introduce Guided Kayak Fishing trips in the Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands. Enjoy one of guided mother ship everglades fishing trips or a guided paddling trip amongst the 10,000 Islands and Chokoloskee. Kayak fishing is the fastest growing segment of the sports fishing industry. Anglers have come to realize what a wonderful fishing platform the fishing kayak truly is. It provides stealth in shallow water unmatched by even the quietest of flats boats. With a fishing kayak, you have access to areas and fish that no others can reach. Whether fly-fishing or fishing with traditional gear, kayak fishing it is a great way to catch fish while enjoying the beauty and wildlife of the Park.
Southern Drawl Kayak Fishing located in Sarasota, FL. We offer backcountry saltwater and freshwater fishing from Tampa Bay to the Everglades. Your guide, Steve Gibson, is one of Florida's most experienced anglers, with more than 40 years of experience. We cater to spin and fly anglers alike in their pursuit of snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, tarpon, oscars, Mayan cichlids, largemouth bass and bluegill. Steve Gibson, a noted writer and photographer, has written for a number of national magazines and also has hosted his own radio and television fishing shows.
Sun Coast Kayak Fishing Tours in Sarasota, Florida provides you with everything you will need for the ultimate kayak fishing adventure. Fully outfitted sit-on-top kayaks, rods and reels, tackle, and gear are all waiting for you when you arrive to begin your kayak-fishing trip. At the end of the day rest easy in the warm Sarasota air as your fish is cleaned and bagged for you by your guide. Set up a Kayak fishing adventure today in Sarasota.
Salt Run Outfitters offers a scenic guided kayak fishing experience for visitors to the St Augustine and Jacksonville areas of Northeast Florida. We provide saltwater fishing excursions throughout northeast Florida, with a special focus on the Intracoastal Waterway's rivers and numerous salt marsh creeks in the St. Augustine / Pellicer Flats region
Excellent saltwater fishing is to be found in our home waters. A piece of Florida's northeast coast framed by the Guana River in the north and the wildlife filled Pellicer Creek flats to the south. Here, anglers enjoy enticing and fighting Redfish, Sea Trout, Bluefish, Flounder, Jack Crevelle, Ladyfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Pompano and more. During the summer months, our focus is on the pods of baitfish off our beaches, and the Tarpon that feast on them.
Spotted Tail Charters offers guided kayak fishing (both fly and light tackle, fully outfitted) trips into the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore, the renowned Mosquito Lagoon and associated waterways. Enjoy a guided paddling trip among the maze of islands, creeks, and ponds, full of trout and redfish, birds and manatees (let's not forget the reptiles, either!) With a kayak we can access areas and fish that others can't. Your guide, John Kumiski, has been fishing these waters for over 20 years. His writing and photography has been featured in hundreds of magazine articles and several books. Call today to arrange a trip!

Maryland

Fish n Float Adventures offers a variety of kayak/canoe fishing trips, scenic paddles, and guided shore fishing adventures throughout Maryland and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our home waters are the lakes, rivers and streams of Central Maryland.

New England

Ulitimate Kayak Fishing is offering kayak fishing tours and
guided trips in Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island is run by Nils Christensen We fish the salt ponds in RI and the Long Island sound for Stripers and Bluefish and in the spring we fish Connecticut River for Striped Bass. In the fall there are Albacore and Bonito in several of the near shore areas we fish. Spanish mackerel will give you a nice fight on a fly rod. We supply you with the Wilderness Tarpon160I or 140. We also welcome anyone to bring his or her own kayak for the outing. If you need it outfitted we can do that before the trip or we can help evaluate the setup you are
currently using. We supply all tackle needed or you can bring your own
for the outing. We also provide one-on-one fishing tours for those who can't paddle on their own but would love to feel the trill of a "Nantucket Sleigh Ride".

New Jersey

Reel Therapy offers kayak fishing, echo tours and boat-guided trips in the waters around New Jersey’s Raritan and Sandy Hook Bays as well as the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers for top notch Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish or Fluke.. His kayak fishing trips are a great experience for the experienced of the novice.
Cape May Kayak Adventures utilizes the mothership concept . Tranquil Backbay fishing, exciting Ocean fishing,or relaxing Eco-tours are offered using our fully outfitted Ocean Kayaks ( sit on top ). All excursions are designed to fit the level of experience and provide you with everything needed to have a memorable trip.

New York

NEW YORK SURF & KAYAK FISHING CHARTERS is run by Stanley J. Knipe- a New York State Licensed Guide. He does trips on Long Island's north shore, from Little Neck Bay to Orient Point and also the South Shore, from Jamaica Bay to Montauk Point. He specializes in fly fishing and light tackle trips for game fish like striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, bonito and false albacore. Orientation trips and focused instructions is available for those that have no or very little kayak fishing experience. This includes intense supervision on safety, setup/function of the fishing kayak, tackle setup and fishing techniques. For the novice he will do trips in calm back bay area's to build confidence and experience. For those that are more experienced or adventurous, trips launching in the ocean surf, fishing area's with rips and boulders are available. Stan's priority is to provide his clients with a rewarding and satisfying outing. His kayak fishing trips are a great experience for novices and those experienced kayak fishermen alike. Send him an e-mail to set up a trip or discuss what's available today.
RiverBay Flyfishing Outfitters offer NYS licensed guided kayak fishing trips around Long Island, concentrating on the back bays and estuaries of the South Shore from Jamaica Bay to Montauk Point, and the North Shore from Little Neck Bay to Orient Point. All you need to bring is your spirit of adventure, we provide the kayak equipment and tackle. We feature only the finest equipment. Our goal is to teach you all the tricks of kayak fishing. We will show you techniques for fishing from the kayak for species such as striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, bonito and false albacore. Our instruction covers everything from basic paddling skills, to how to set up your kayak for optimum fishing performance and safety. All of our guides are licensed by NYS for Kayak Fishing and are American Canoe Association Sea Kayak Touring Certified. We provide you with the opportunity to try before you buy! A great way to begin your kayak fishing adventure

Nebraska

Kayakjak's kayak fishing guide service in Southwest Nebraska is above
the largest underground aquifer in the world. There are
numerous lakes and ponds with the Republican River running
through the area. Our starting point is Benkelman,
Nebraska located just 3 1/2 hours driving from the Denver
Airport. We are not far from the Kansas and Colorado
borders. If you want to get away from the fast lane and
retreat to the serene outdoors we have just the getaway
for you! Your experienced guide- Marty Hughes (Kayakjak) who
has over 35 years of angling experience. He has fished
from a kayak for the past 8 years in Southwest Nebraska
lakes and ponds. Featured in NebraskaLand Magazine April
2003 and the Omaha World Herald in July of 2005. Kayak
Fishing is a great way to access those excellent shallow
spots that hold lots of fish! Packages start at just $25!

North Carolina

Fish Stalkers Guide Service Come experience the ultimate thrill of kayak fishing for big game fish in the wild NC Cape Fear waters with our expert local guides. We will take you out on the open water safely to have a once in a lifetime NC Sleigh Ride! Kings-Cobia-Bonita-Albacore-Spanish Macks- Or if you are looking for more of an inshore adventure you won’t believe what we can show you down in the Cape Fear River back in the grass where the boats cant go. Big Redfish-Gator Trout- Doormat Flatties and all the scenic views and wildlife you can take. Come see why people are amazed at what we have in the Carolinas.

Texas

Capt. Dean Thomas is the premier kayak guide on the Texas gulf coast and one of the pioneers in the sport of kayak fishing throughout the world. He represents Wilderness Systems of Confluence Water Sports and was the first kayak fisherman to have the honor of being invited to be a member of their team. Dean also runs the Texas Kayak Fishing School.
South Texas Kayak specializes in guided kayak fishing trips based around Guadalupe River State Park . Experience the thrill of catching feisty Guadalupe, Small Mouth, and Large Mouth bass on fly and ultra light gear. South Texas Kayak also offers paddle trips which include tranquil routes for those who just want to take-it-in, and routs with class II/III rapids for the more adventuress.

Vermont

Vermont Kayak Fishing offers guided fishing trips in our fully outfitted kayaks. We are located in central vermont where there is an abundance of ponds and resevoires to fish. Whether you are thinking about getting into kayak fishing and would like to try it out before you go and start getting all your own gear,or you just want a fun and relaxing day on the water catching some fun and exciting fish, then kayak fishing might just be what you need.

Wisconsin

Door County Kayak Tours When you go kayaking with a Guided Door County Kayak Tour you will be able to relax and take in some of the most beautiful scenery in the midwest, from a perspective that only a fortunate few will ever experience. In this fast-paced world of work, traffic, kids and life we understand how important quality time is these days.

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