Fishing kayaks
Stand up, cast, and fish where the boats can't
A NuCanoe is stable enough to stand and cast all day, and skinny enough for the river. We rig it to match how you fish. You just launch and go.
However you fish
One platform, every kind of water
River fishing
Skinny-water access with a hands-free pedal drive so you can hold a line, work a seam, and keep both hands on the rod.
Open water
Stable enough for big lakes. Cover distance under pedal power and stand to sight-cast when you get there.
Fly fishing
A clean stand-up casting deck with room to strip line. Add a casting bar and you're steady even when it's blowing.
Bass & panfish
Sneak into the shallows and laydowns the bass boats never reach, and fish them quietly and thoroughly.
Why fish from a kayak
More water, less boat
A rigged NuCanoe gets you to water a full-size boat can't reach. No ramp, no trailer, no noise.
- Slip in quietly without spooking the fish
- Launch anywhere, fish the skinny water
- Stand-and-cast stability for sight fishing all day
- Far less cost and hassle than a powerboat
Our personal favorite
The fly & bass rig we'd build you
Our go-to stand-and-cast setup on the Unlimited or U10. Come in and we'll tune it to your water and your style.
Fusion seat
All-day comfort and a high vantage for sight fishing.
Casting Bar
Steadies your stance so you can stand and cast with confidence.
Anchor Wizard
Hold your spot in current or wind, hands-free.
Pivot Drive
Hands-free pedal power. Both hands stay on the rod.
Fishing from a NuCanoe
Fishing questions we get a lot
Is a kayak really stable enough to stand and fish?
A NuCanoe is. The wide, open deck is designed for standing and casting. Add a casting bar and you are steady even in wind or current.
What is the best fishing setup for Vermont rivers?
A U10 with a Pivot Drive, a casting bar, and an Anchor Wizard covers most river fishing here. It lets you hold a seam with both hands on the rod.
Can I mount a fish finder?
Yes. The track system takes fish finder mounts and transducer arms without drilling. We wire and mount it so it is clean and ready the first day.
Do you rig fly fishing kayaks?
Yes. A clean deck, a fly rod holder, and a casting bar make a NuCanoe one of the best fly platforms on skinny water.
Let's get you on fish.
Come by the shop in Bennington and we'll spec a fishing rig to match your water and your style.