2022 is here! Below is a round-up of kayak fishing events happening in Alabama in 2022. These events are hosted by established clubs in Alabama with a few national organizations sprinkled in there such as B.AS.S., Hobie, SPRO, and Rat-L-Trap.

Please note that we at AKA are not responsible for hosting these events; we just help promote those events. Always check in with the hosting organization prior to committing to an event. Locations and dates are subject to change and those clubs and organizations will keep you straight.

If you know of an event we are not tracking here, contact Alabama Kayak Anglers on Facebook or email us from this website.

Key:
CCKFT – Coosa Canoe and Kayak Fishing Tournament
CKA – Chattahoochee Kayak Anglers – SE AL/SW GA
CRKA – Coosa River Kayak Anglers – Gadsden area
CKAT – Cullman Kayak Anglers
HBO – Hobie Bass Open
HOW SA – Heroes on the Water South Alabama Chapter
HOW NA – Heroes on the Water North Alabama Chapter
ICKA – Iron City Kayak Anglers – Birmingham
KBF – Kayak Bass Fishing Trail
MBKFA – Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing Association
NAKA – North Alabama Kayak Anglers
PSKA – Peach State Kayak Anglers – Georgia
RKKTT – Reel Krazy Kayak Tournament Trail – West Georgia
RRKA – River Region Kayak Anglers – Montgomery area
NAKA – North Alabama Kayak Anglers – Huntsville/Decatur
TVKA – Tennessee Valley Kayak Anglers – Chattanooga area
WAKA – West Alabama Kayak Anglers – Florence area

2021 kayak fishing events in Alabama:

1. 13 Feb – Rat-L-Trap Kayak Tournament, Lake Guntersville
2. 19 Feb – NAKA, 2022 NAKA Public Tackle Swap, Decatur, AL
3. 19 Feb – ICKA, Lay Lake
4. 26 Feb – RRKA, Alabama River Confluence to RF Henry Dam
5. 26 Feb – Georgia B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Anglers, Lake Eufaula
6. 5 Mar – NAKA, The Open, Lake Wheeler
7. 12 Mar – RRKA, Lake Martin
8. 12 Mar, CKAT, Duck
9. 19 Mar – ICKA, Logan Martin Lake
10. 24 Mar – CRKA, Behind Gadsden Mall 5PM
11. 2 Apr – CKAT, Ingrams
12. 14 Apr – CRKA, Godfrey’s Marina 5PM
13. 23 Apr – NAKA, Lake Pickwick/Wilson
14. 23 Apr – RRKA, Lake Jordan
15. 23-24 Apr – Hobie Bass Open Series, Lake Eufaula
16. 30 Apr – ICKA, CKAT, and Kayaking for a Cure, 8 County Scramble
17. 30 Apr – 1 May – Kayak Bass Fishing Series, Lake Guntersville
18. May – NAKA Big Bass
19. 5 May – CRKA, Jack L. Ray Park I-759 5PM
20. 14 May – CKAT, Moulton Open
21. 21 May – NAKA, Lake Guntersville
22. 21 May – TVKA, Lake Guntersville
23. 21 May – ICKA/RRKA, Mitchell Lake
24. 21 May – B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series Regional, Smith Lake
25. 26 May – CRKA, Rainbow Landing 5PM
26. 28 May – NAKA, 2022 Demo Day, Riverwalk Marina, Decatur, AL
27. 4 Jun – NAKA, Lake Chickamauga
28. 4-5 Jun – Hobie Bass Open Series, Lake Chickamauga
29. 11 Jun – CKAT, Locust Fork River
30. 16 Jun – CRKA, Tillison Bend 5PM
31. 18 Jun – CRKA/ICKA, Neely Henry Lake
32. 25 Jun – RRKA, Coosa River Big Fish, Jordan Dam to Confluence
33. July – NAKA Big Bass
34. 16 Jul – ICKA, Bankhead Lake
35. 21 Jul – CRKA, Canoe Creek Marina 5PM
36. 23 Jul – RRKA, Alabama River (RF Henry Dam to Miller’s Ferry Dam)
37. 23 Jul – CKAT, Duck Night Event
38. 6 Aug – NAKA, The River Stop
39. 6 Aug – CKAT, Mulberry River
40. 20 Aug – ICKA, Holt Reservoir and Oliver Lake
41. 25 Aug – CRKA, Jack L. Ray Park I-759 5PM
42. 27 Aug, RRKA, Cooter’s Pond/Swift Creek
43. TBD Sep – SPRO Frog Kayak Tournament, Lake Guntersville
44. 9-10 Sep – NAKA, The Classic, TBD
45. 15 Sep – CRKA, Rainbow Landing 5PM
46. 17 Sep, RRKA, Lower Tallapoosa (Martin Dam to Confluence)
47. 17 Sep, CKAT, Cullman Kayak Anglers Classic, TBD
48. 24 Sep – ICKA, Inland Lake
49. 1 Oct – NAKA Big Bass
50. 8-9 Oct – B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series, Pickwick Lake
51. TBD Oct- Alabama Kayak Fishing Classic State Championship

Welcome to 2021! If you made it this far, you need to go fishing!

Below you’ll find a round-up of kayak fishing events happening in Alabama in 2021. The list is comprised of events hosted by kayak fishing clubs in Alabama (which you should consider joining) and some national kayak fishing organizations (where you can win thousands of dollars).

Most clubs offer “Angler of the Year” events where the top anglers win big prizes at the end of the year.

Interested in trying out kayak fishing?  The best way is to contact one of the clubs listed below and go meet them.  You’ll find places to fish and learn valuable skills that will make your time on the water so much more comfortable and productive.

Please note that we (here at AKA) are not responsible for hosting these events. Since weather and local happenings could affect the date and time of these events, always check in with the hosting organization prior to committing to an event.

To get involved, look at the list of events below and then contact the Host Club or Host Organization to learn more about the tournaments. This website only serves to host information; we do not conduct tournaments or collect fees or memberships.  Check with the tournament hosts before committing to fish an event.  We will not update these listings if events are canceled.

NOTE:  To make sure you’re ready to participate in one of these events, go to the host club’s event page for that event and understand their rules, guidelines, and entrance fees. Most club event entrance fees are $20 – $50. Most National Organization events are $50 – $400.

If you know of an event we are not tracking here, contact Alabama Kayak Anglers on Facebook or email us from this website.

Key:
CBY – Chattanooga Bass Yakkers (DEFUNCT)
CCKFT – Coosa Canoe and Kayak Fishing Tournament
CKA – Chattahoochee Kayak Anglers – SE AL/SW GA
CRKA – Coosa River Kayak Anglers – Gadsden area
CKAT – Cullman Kayak Anglers
HBO – Hobie Bass Open
HOW SA – Heroes on the Water South Alabama Chapter
HOW NA – Heroes on the Water North Alabama Chapter
ICKA – Iron City Kayak Anglers – Birmingham
KBF – Kayak Bass Fishing Trail
MBKFA – Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing Association
PSKA – Peach State Kayak Anglers – Georgia
RKKTT – Reel Krazy Kayak Tournament Trail – West Georgia
RRKA – River Region Kayak Anglers – Montgomery area
NAKA – North Alabama Kayak Anglers – Huntsville/Decatur
TVKA – Tennessee Valley Kayak Anglers – Chattanooga area
WAKA – West Alabama Kayak Anglers – Florence area

2021 kayak fishing events in Alabama:

1. 20 Feb – NAKA, 2021 NAKA Public Tackle Swap, Decatur, AL
2. 20 Feb – ICKA, Meet and Greet / Throwdown / Youth Event
3. 27 Feb – CKAT, Duck River Reservoir
4. 27 Feb – RRKA, Lake Martin
5. 1 Mar – NAKA Big Bass March
6. 6 Mar – TVKA, Lake Guntersville
7. 13 Mar – WAKA, Happy Hollow Throwdown
8. 13 Mar – CKAT, Lake Guntersville
9. 20 Mar – ICKA, Smith Lake
10. 25 Mar – CRKA, Gadsden Mall
11. 27 Mar – RRKA, Lake Jordan
12. 27 Mar – NAKA Tournament Trail, Cullman Lakes
13. 27 Mar – WAKA, Wilson Lake
14. 27 Mar – Kayak Bass Fishing Trail Series, Pickwick/Wilson/Wheeler 1
15. 28 Mar – Kayak Bass Fishing Trail Series, Pickwick/Wilson/Wheeler 2
16. 27 Mar – Kayak Bass Fishing College Series, Pickwick/Wilson/Wheeler
17. 27 Mar – PSKA + RKKTT, Lake Eufaula
18. 1 Apr – NAKA Big Bass April
19. 3 Ap – WAKA, Anderson Creek Throwdown
20. 10 Apr – NAKA League Fishing – Round 1
21. 10 Apr – WAKA, McFarland Park
22. 10 Apr – Kayaking For a Cure, Central Alabama Surrounding Counties
23. 15 Apr – CRKA, Godfrey’s Marina, Gadsden, AL
24. 17 Apr – NAKA Youth Trail, Duck River Reservoir, Cullman, AL
25. 24 Apr – ICKA, Logan Martin
26. 24 Apr – RRKA, Coosa River (Wetumpka)
27. 24 Apr – WAKA, Cypress Creek Throwdown
28. 1 May – BASSMASTER Kayak Series, Lake Eufaula
29. 1 May – TVKA, Lake Guntersville
30. 6 May – CKRA, Tillison Bend, Gadsden, AL
31. 8 May – WAKA, Big Bear Creek
32. 15 May – ICKA, Lay Lake
33. 15 May – RKKTT, Weiss Lake
34. 15 May – RRKA, Tallapoosa River from Germany Ferry downstream
35. 22 May – NAKA Tournament Trail, Guntersville Lake
36. 22 May – CKAT, Lake Pickwick
37. 22 May – WAKA, Doublehead Throwdown
38. 27 May – CKRA, Rainbow Landing, Gadsden, AL
39. 29 May – NAKA Public Demo Day, Riverwalk Marina, Decatur, AL
40. 1 Jun – NAKA Big Bass June
41. 5 Jun – WAKA, Waterloo
42. 12 Jun – NAKA Youth Trail, Cypress Creek, Florence, AL
43. 12 Jun – ICKA, Inland Lake
44. 12 Jun- CKAT, Lake Catoma
45. 19 Jun – RRKA, Lake Mitchell
46. 19 Jun – WAKA, Moulton City Lake Throwdown
47. 26 Jun – ICKA, Youth Event TBD
48. 26 Jun – WAKA, Wheeler/Decatur
49. 3 Jul – WAKA, Fleet Harbor Throwdown
50. 10 Jul – CKAT, Mulberry
51. 17 Jul – NAKA Tournament Trail, The Shoals
52. 17 Jul – CKRA, Canoe Creek Marina (Big Heads), Gadsden, AL
53. 17 Jul – WAKA, Elk River
54. 22 Jul – CKRA, Jack L Ray Family Park (I-759), Gadsden, AL
55. 22 Jul – RRKA, Swift Creek, West of Montgomery, AL
56. 24 Jul – ICKA, Oak Mountain State Park Demo Day, Throwdown
57. 31 Jul – NAKA League Fishing – Round 2
58. 31 Jul – WAKA, Second Creek Throwdown
59. 7 Aug – NAKA Youth Trail, Finale on the Flint, Huntsville, AL
60. 7 Aug – CKAT, George Lake, Cullman, AL
61. 14 Aug – RKKTT, Lake Guntersville
62. 14 Aug – WAKA, Pickwick Lake
63. 14 Aug – NAKA Tournament Trail, The River Stop
64. 19 Aug – RRKA, Cooter’s Pond Park, Prattville, AL
65. 21 Aug – ICKA, Bankhead Lake
66. 26 Aug – CKRA, Tillison Bend, Gadsden, AL
67. 28 Aug – WAKA, Shoal Creek Throwdown
68. 1 Sep – NAKA Big Bass September
69. 4 Sep – CKAT, Lake Wilson
70. 11 Sep – The NAKA Classic
71. 11 Sep – ICKA, Lake Mitchell
72. 11 Sep – WAKA, Waterloo
73. 11 Sep – RRKA, Alabama River, Convergence down to Jones Bluff Dam
74. 16 Sep – CKRA, Rainbow Landing, Gadsden, AL
75. 25 Sep – WAKA, Cane Creek Boatramp Throwdown
76. TBD Sep – ICKA, State Championship TBD
77. 9 Oct – RRKA, Coosa River, Wetumpka, AL
78. 9 Oct – WAKA, Finale at Wilson Lake
79. 16 Oct – CKAT Classic, Smith Lake
80. 23 Oct – NAKA League Fishing – Round 3
81. 12 – 14 Nov – HOBIE Bass Open Tournament of Champions, Lake Eufaula, AL

Welcome to the year 2020 and there is a lot in store for anglers looking to fish out of kayaks (and other man-powered craft) in Alabama this year!  We’re glad your here.

Interested in trying out kayak fishing?  The best way is to contact one of the clubs listed below and go meet them.  They may smell.  They may tell lies.  But you’ll have a lot of fun and get great advice on what kayak to buy, what PFD to wear, what paddle to buy, and so on.  Good luck on them telling you a good place to go fishing!  😉

As in years past, Alabama is hosting events from the biggest tournament organizations in kayak fishing to include BASSMASTER, Hobie Bass Open, and Kayak Bass Fishing in addition to several dozen Alabama club events hosted all over the state. There are plenty of events of different skill levels from first-timers to “pros” who travel all over the country to compete.

To get involved, look at the list of events below and then contact the Host Club or Host Organization to learn more about the tournaments. This website only serves to host information; we do not conduct tournaments or collect fees or memberships.  Check with the tournament hosts before committing to fish an event.  We will not update these listings if events are canceled.

FYI: Most club event entry fees are $20 – $50. Most National Organization events are $50 – $400.

NOTE 1:  Please check with BASSMASTER about their membership fees if you wish to fish BASSMASTER events.  Contact a club for more info.  Some clubs may charge their own fees.  KBF also requires membership fees.  All KBF monthly challenges are not going to be recorded.

NOTE 2: Our big year end finale is the annual Alabama Kayak Fishing Classic.  It’s where clubs for all over the state get together and hang out.  It is an OPEN event where first timers are more than welcome to attend.  However, to fish in the CHAMPIONSHIP bracket and to earn the title of “STATE CHAMP” you need to qualify via one of the Alabama clubs. Contact them to get involved.

If you know of an event we are not tracking here, contact Alabama Kayak Anglers on Facebook or email us from this website.

Key:
CBY – Chattanooga Bass Yakkers
CCKFT – Coosa Canoe and Kayak Fishing Tournament
CKA – Chattahoochee Kayak Anglers – SE AL/SW GA
CRKA – Coosa River Kayak Anglers – Gadsden area
CKAT – Cullman Kayak Anglers
HBO – Hobie Bass Open
HOW SA – Heroes on the Water South Alabama Chapter
HOW NA – Heroes on the Water North Alabama Chapter
ICKA – Iron City Kayak Anglers – Birmingham
KBF – Kayak Bass Fishing Trail
MBKFA – Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing Association
PSKA – Peach State Kayak Anglers – Georgia
RRKT – Reel Krazy Kayak Tournament Trail – West Georgia
RRKA – River Region Kayak Anglers – Montgomery area
NAKA – North Alabama Kayak Anglers – Huntsville/Decatur
TVKA – Tennessee Valley Kayak Anglers – Chattanooga area
WAKA – West Alabama Kayak Anglers – Florence area

2020 kayak fishing events in Alabama:

1. 1 Feb – KBF AL Monthly Challenge, Statewide
2. 8 Feb – CKA, Lake Eufaula
3. 15 Feb – CKAT, Ingrams

4. 22 Feb – 2020 NAKA Tackle Swap, Decatur, AL

5. 29 Feb – ICKA, Logan Martin
6. 29 Feb – RRKA, Lake Martin (Elkahatchee Creek)

7. 1 Mar – NAKA Big Bass March

8. 5 Mar – BASSMASTER Kickoff, Logan Martin, Pell City

9. 14 Mar – Kayaking for a Cure, Cullman + Surrounding Counties
10. 14 Mar – TVKA, Lake Guntersville

11. 21 Mar – NAKA Open, Lake Guntersville

12. 21-22 Mar – KBF Pro Tour, Pickwick/Wilson/Wheeler Lakes
13. 28 Mar – CRKA, Logan Martin
14. 28 Mar – TVKA, RRKT, Lake Guntersville
15. 28 Mar – RRKA, Lake Jordan (State Ramp)
16. 1 Apr – NAKA Big Bass April

17. 2-4 Apr – KBF National Championship, Lake Guntersville

18. 11 Apr – ICKA, Bibb Lake
19. 11 Apr – CKAT, Flint Creek
20. 16 Apr – CRKA, Gadsden Mall, 5PM
21. 20 Apr – NAKA North Florida Boondoggle, Cape San Blas, FL
22. 25 Apr – ICKA, Inland Lake
23. 25 Apr – RRKA, Tallpoosa River (Lower Pond)
24. 2 May – RKKT, Lake Weiss
25. 7 May – CRKA, Godfrey’s Marina, 5PM
26. 9 May – CKAT, Sinking Creek Reservoir
27. 13 May – RKKT, Coosa River, Gadsden
28. 16 May – ICKA, Oak Mountain State Park
29. 16 May – NAKA/CRKA, Weiss Lake
30. 16 May – MBKFA, Annual Bagwell Event
31. 16 May – RRKA, Coosa River
32. 28 May – CRKA, St. Clair County Ramp, 5PM
33. 13 Jun – ICKA, Smith Lake
34. 18 Jun – CRKA, Jack L Ray Park, 5:30PM
35. 18 Jun – RRKA, Swift Creek
36. 20 Jun – CKAT, Duck River Reservoir
37. 26 – 28 Jun – MBKFA, Slammageddon
38. 30 Jun – RRKA, Cooter’s Pond
39. 27 Jun – NAKA, The Shoals
40. 1 Jul – NAKA Big Bass July
41. 9 Jul – CRKA, Tillison Bend, 5:30PM
42. 18 Jul – ICKA, Walker Lake
43. 25 Jul – CKAT, Mulberry/Sipsey River Forks
44. 25 Jul – RKKT, Terrapin Creek
45. 30 Jul – CRKA, Big Head’s, 5:30PM
46. 15 Aug – ICKA, Mitchell Lake
47. 15 Aug – NAKA, River Stop
48. 22 Aug – CKAT, Smith Lake
49. 20 Aug – CRKA, Rainbow Landing, 5:30
50. 27 Aug – RRKA, Swift Creek
51. 2 Sep – TVKA, PSKA, RKKT, Lake Guntersville
52. 5 Sep – ICKA, Lay Lake
53. 5 Sep – CRKA, Neely Henry Open, Safelight
54. 5 Sep – RRKA, Tallapoosa River, Middle Pond
55. 12 Sep – CKAT, Inland Lake
56. 12 Sep – NAKA Classic, TBD
57. 12 Sep – KBF Regional Final, Lake Wheeler

58. 26 Sep – Alabama Kayak Fishing Classic, TBD

59. 3-4 Oct – Hobie Bass Open, Coosa River Chain

60. 3 Oct – MBKFA, Annual Five Rivers
61. 10 Oct – RRKA, Lake Mitchell (State Ramp)
62. 17 Oct – CKAT Classic
63. 24 – 25 Oct – KBF Southeast, Pickwick/Wheeler/Wilson