Looking to Demo and Buy a Fishing Kayak?

Before you buy a fishing kayak, you should check it out in a retail shop and, whenever possible, take it for a demo ride. Check out our list of recommended kayak dealers in the Northeast, arranged by popular fishing kayak brands, and make plans to test drive a kayak this weekend.

Remember, there is no such thing as the “best fishing kayak,” but there is a fishing kayak out there that is perfect for you.  Before purchasing a kayak for fishing, the most important thing you can do is to take stock of where and how you plan to do most of your paddling and fishing. Identify your needs: Will you be fishing in freshwater ponds for largemouth bass? Navigating streams and rivers to catch smallmouth bass and trout? Poking around saltwater harbors, estuaries and flats for striped bass and bluefish? Or do you plan to venture out into the open ocean and launch through surf? Also, will this kayak be strictly a fishing vessel, or do you plan to use it for relaxation and recreation with your family?
 
Once you’ve thought about what you want from a fishing kayak and selected a handful that match your desired criteria, try them all! You should always see a kayak in person and, if possible,  try it on the water before you buy it.

Hobie

Monahan’s Marine
396 Washington St
Weymouth, MA 02188
781-335-2746

Newbury Kayak and Canoe
291 High Rd
Newbury, MA 01951
(978) 465-0312

The Kayak Centre
70 Brown St
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 295-4400

Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
41 Bridge St
Collinsville, CT 06019
(860) 693-6977

Three Belles Outfitters
113 Oswegatchie Hills Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 691-3001

Captain Kayak
23 River Rd
Sayville, NY 11782
631-750-3587

Fishermen’s Supply Co
69 Channel Dr
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 892-2058

Old Town

Black Hall Outfitters
132 Shore Rd
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-9680

Go Bananas
3029 Cranberry Hwy
E. Wareham, MA 02538
(508) 291-0005

Gone Bananas
45 Main St
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 422-2228

Ocean Kayak

Black Hall Outfitters
132 Shore Rd
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-9680

Go Bananas
3029 Cranberry Hwy
E. Wareham, MA 02538
(508) 291-0005

Gone Bananas
45 Main St
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 422-2228

The Kayak Centre
70 Brown St
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 295-4400

Bonafide Kayaks

Kittery Trading Post
301 US-1
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-2700

Go Bananas
3029 Cranberry Hwy
E. Wareham, MA 02538
(508) 291-0005

Gone Bananas
45 Main St
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 422-2228

Jackson Kayak

Go Bananas
3029 Cranberry Hwy
E. Wareham, MA 02538
(508) 291-0005

Gone Bananas
45 Main St
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 422-2228

Pelican Kayaks

Kittery Trading Post
301 US-1
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-2700

Go Bananas
3029 Cranberry Hwy
E. Wareham, MA 02538
(508) 291-0005

Gone Bananas
45 Main St
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 422-2228